Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Countryside, 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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Assistant Manager - Fulton Market

DESIGN WITHIN REACH
Chicago, IL (13 miles from Countryside, IL)
1 day ago

DESIGN WITHIN REACH
Chicago, IL (13 miles from Countryside, IL)
1 day ago

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime from home to home, generation to...

Assistant Store Manager

Lombard, IL (10 miles from Countryside, IL)
16 days ago

Lombard, IL (10 miles from Countryside, IL)
16 days ago

operations in Store Manager and Manager In Training's absence Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in Store Manager and Manager In Training's absence Effectively communicate...

Assistant Store Manager - Customer Experience

Downers Grove, IL (9 miles from Countryside, IL)
1 hour ago

Downers Grove, IL (9 miles from Countryside, IL)
1 hour ago

Assistant Store Manager Customer Experience About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, we're more than just a company obsessed with pets; we're obsessed with our people too....

Shift Leader/Key Holder- Day Shift

Orland Park, IL (11 miles from Countryside, IL)
1 hour ago

Orland Park, IL (11 miles from Countryside, IL)
1 hour ago

Shift LeaderKey HolderJust like our farm fresh milk and super premium ice cream a career at Oberweis is simply the best Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun goal oriented work...

Shift Leader/Key Holder

Skokie, IL (19 miles from Countryside, IL)
1 hour ago

Skokie, IL (19 miles from Countryside, IL)
1 hour ago

Shift LeaderKey HolderJust like our farm fresh milk and super premium ice cream a career at Oberweis is simply the best Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun goal oriented work...

Assistant Manager

Orland Park, IL (11 miles from Countryside, IL)
2 hours ago

Orland Park, IL (11 miles from Countryside, IL)
2 hours ago

Retail Assistant Store Manager Reports to Store Manager: For more than 30 years, K&G Fashion Superstore (K&G) has provided value-conscious customers with the latest fashions and styles at the best possible...

Retail Key Holder

Downers Grove, IL (9 miles from Countryside, IL)
2 hours ago

Downers Grove, IL (9 miles from Countryside, IL)
2 hours ago

On-the-job training to strengthen skills in Retail Leadership Roles, Customer Service Management, and store operations....

Assistant Store Manager PT

Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Countryside, IL)
2 hours ago

Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Countryside, IL)
2 hours ago

operations and procedures.Encourage store associates' direct compliance of established company policies, procedures and guidelines including (but not limited to) safekeeping of company inventory, funds...

Line Service Shift Supervisor Job Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL (13 miles from Countryside, IL)
6 hours ago

Chicago, IL (13 miles from Countryside, IL)
6 hours ago

Apply Now Why Youll Love This Job The Line Service Shift Supervisor represents Atlantic Aviation in a positive and professional manner while overseeing all aviation ground support services...

Lead Stock (Key Holder), Part Time Flex, Lincoln Park - Williams Sonoma

Chicago, IL (13 miles from Countryside, IL)
9 hours ago

Chicago, IL (13 miles from Countryside, IL)
9 hours 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...

Assistant Store Manager

Aurora, IL (21 miles from Countryside, IL)
9 hours ago

Aurora, IL (21 miles from Countryside, IL)
9 hours ago

About the Role As an Assistant Store Manager at Claires, you will support your Store Manager with the following; Sales and profit: Driving and achieving retail store targets Customer service: delivering...

Operations Assistant Manager

Downers Grove, IL (9 miles from Countryside, IL)
10 hours ago

Downers Grove, IL (9 miles from Countryside, IL)
10 hours 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...

Walmart Assistant Store Manager

Hammond, IN (20 miles from Countryside, IL)
10 hours ago

Hammond, IN (20 miles from Countryside, IL)
10 hours ago

effectively by teaching, training, and actively listening to associates; touring stores and providing feedback (Tour-to- Teach); communicating and collaborating with all levels of associates regarding store...

shift supervisor - Store# 14054, OAK LAWN-95TH & OAK PARK

Oak Lawn, IL (6 miles from Countryside, IL)
13 hours ago

Oak Lawn, IL (6 miles from Countryside, IL)
13 hours ago

As a Starbucks shift supervisor, youll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our Starbucks Experience....

shift supervisor - Store# 27510, LAKE & FAIRFIELD

Bloomingdale, IL (17 miles from Countryside, IL)
13 hours ago

Bloomingdale, IL (17 miles from Countryside, IL)
13 hours ago

As a Starbucks shift supervisor, youll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our Starbucks Experience....

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Demographic Data for Countryside, IL

Moving to Countryside, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Countryside, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Countryside, IL

Local

National

Total Population

12,812,477

Number of Businesses

319,486

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Countryside, IL

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Assistant Store Manager positions.

OSHA Certified

Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Countryside, IL offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

33.7%

High School or GED

27.7%

Associate's Degree

15.4%

Vocational Degree or Certification

9.7%

Master's Degree

8.0%

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 Countryside, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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