Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Lake Forest, CA

An Assistant Store Manager in the retail industry is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store, including sales, customer service, inventory and resource management. Their duties often include assigning work to employees, training staff, dealing with customer complaints, ensuring store cleanliness and organization, implementing store policies, and meeting sales targets. Other tasks may involve helping with the recruitment and hiring process, monitoring store security, and analyzing sales data to help enhance the store's performance.

Important skills for an Assistant Store Manager include excellent customer service, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. They should also be able to multitask, be detail-oriented, and have strong organizational skills. Knowledge in retail management software may also be beneficial. While there aren't specific certifications required, a degree in business or retail management could be advantageous. Prior job roles that can lead to this position include Sales Associate, Department Supervisor, or Key Holder. Experience in retail settings is typically a prerequisite for this role.

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Assistant Store Manager($17-$19 + monthly incentive opportunities)

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a diverse team with an excellent company culture....

shift supervisor - Store# 09549, 6TH STREET & HAMNER

  • Norco, CA (24 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Norco, CA (24 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

As a Starbucks **shift supervisor**, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our _Starbucks Experience._ You'll lead each shift, working alongside a team of baristas to...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a diverse team with an excellent company culture....

Key Holder - Part Time

  • San Clemente, CA (17 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Clemente, CA (17 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

About the Company At Stance, we believe everything starts and ends with our people. Self-reliant in our attitude, and entrepreneurial in our ethos, we have grit, guts and gratitude. Stance is a...

shift supervisor - Store# 00662, WARNER & SPRINGDALE

  • Huntington Beach, CA (18 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (18 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Starbucks **shift supervisor**, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our _Starbucks Experience._ You'll lead each shift, working alongside a team of baristas to...

shift supervisor - Store# 06466, ANTON AND SAKIOKA

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Starbucks **shift supervisor**, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our _Starbucks Experience._ You'll lead each shift, working alongside a team of baristas to...

shift supervisor - Store# 13217, CENTRAL & FAIRFIELD RANCH ROAD, CHINO HI

  • Chino Hills, CA (24 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chino Hills, CA (24 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Starbucks **shift supervisor**, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our _Starbucks Experience._ You'll lead each shift, working alongside a team of baristas to...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a diverse team with an excellent company culture....

Assistant Manager, Product, South Coast Plaza

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago

planning, and partnership with Home Office buying team Run product category and lead team with agility and resilience, continuously improving based on key performance indicators and lessons learned...

Assistant Store Manager, CA Job 185.25

  • Fullerton, CA (22 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (22 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Positions supervised by the Assistant Store Manager may include; Counter Sales, Equipment Repair, Tint Room, Wallcovering, and Warehouse (Shipping and Receiving)....

Operations Assistant Manager

  • Fountain Valley, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work...

Assistant Store Manager($18-$19.50/hr)

  • Placentia, CA (21 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Placentia, CA (21 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a diverse team with an excellent company culture....

Asst Store Mgr - Sales & Service, Full Time, South Coast Plaza - Pottery Barn

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply. About the Team Our...

shift supervisor - Store# 14018, JAMBOREE & BRISTOL

  • Newport Beach, CA (7 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (7 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 3 days ago

As a Starbucks **shift supervisor**, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our _Starbucks Experience._ You'll lead each shift, working alongside a team of baristas to...

shift supervisor - Store# 05704, TUSTIN & MEATS

  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 3 days ago

As a Starbucks **shift supervisor**, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our _Starbucks Experience._ You'll lead each shift, working alongside a team of baristas to...

Demographic Data for Lake Forest, CA

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Lake Forest, CA

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Lake Forest, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
High School or GED
27.8%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
Master's Degree
7.9%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Assistant Store Managers in Lake Forest, CA
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%


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