Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Columbia, IL

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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Part Time Shift Supervisor in Costco

  • East Saint Louis, IL (13 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL (13 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage...

Retail Warehouse Shift Supervisor

  • Manchester, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Manchester, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 3 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage...

Entry Level Costco Shift Supervisor

  • Manchester, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Manchester, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 3 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage...

Part Time Sr. Shift Supervisor in Costco

  • House Springs, MO (20 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • House Springs, MO (20 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 8 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage...

Retail Assistant Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Leads a store business unit, focusing on creating a consistent and positive customer experience. Assists in the supervision and oversight of all team members and business...

Retail Assistant Store Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Job Description The role of Retail Assistant Store Manager at Vuori is to help the Retail Store Manager lead the retail sales team by for example, forging connections with customers while communicating...

Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Clayton, MO (15 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clayton, MO (15 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago

When there is no manager onsite, the Operations Supervisor or Shift Supervisor leads the store staff, ensures that store operations run smoothly, and is responsible for ensuring the completion of all...

Operations Assistant Manager

  • Cahokia, IL (9 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cahokia, IL (9 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Part Time Shift Supervisor in Costco

  • Manchester, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manchester, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Demonstrations We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that...

Assistant Store Manager - Olivette

  • Olivette, MO (18 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Olivette, MO (18 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago

As our Assistant Store Manager, you oversee the daily operations of the store as needed....

Assistant Manager, Production

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago

ASSISTANT MANAGER, PRODUCTION SAINT LOUIS, MO Assistant Managers have a special role in making sure every guest is fully satisfied not only with our doughnuts, but with their overall experience in...

Assistant Manager, Guest Experience West County Center

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Assistant Manager, Guest Experience | West County Center Location: United States of America State/Province/City: Missouri City: St. Louis Business Unit: Store Time Type: Full-time Description &...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Fenton, MO (13 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fenton, MO (13 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Summary The Assistant in Training (AIT) and Assistant Manager position’s primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for...

Junior Assistant Manager - Ferguson, MO

  • Ferguson, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ferguson, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Rainbow USA is recognized as one of the fastest growing junior, kids, plus, and petite, specialty apparel retail chains and has grown to over 1,000 retail stores! We have multiple retail lines...

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

  • Arnold, MO (10 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arnold, MO (10 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 2 days ago

As a full-time AssistantStore Manager, you are passionateabout providing the best shoe store experience for the whole family through customer engagement. You do this by acting in the role ofthe...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Columbia, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Columbia, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
High School or GED
27.9%
Associate's Degree
15.5%
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 Columbia, IL
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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