Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Palatine, 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 (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
1 day ago

DESIGN WITHIN REACH
Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, 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...

shift supervisor - Store# 02217, BARRINGTON

Barrington, IL (7 miles from Palatine, IL)
21 days ago

Barrington, IL (7 miles from Palatine, IL)
21 days ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 09645, RTE 14 & LAKE COOK ROAD

Barrington, IL (7 miles from Palatine, IL)
30+ days ago

Barrington, IL (7 miles from Palatine, IL)
30+ days ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 11493, LAKE FOREST-WAUKEGAN & EVERETT

Lake Forest, IL (12 miles from Palatine, IL)
1 hour ago

Lake Forest, IL (12 miles from Palatine, IL)
1 hour 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 (11 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Bloomingdale, IL (11 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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# 21358, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS & GOLF ROAD

Arlington Heights, IL (2 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Arlington Heights, IL (2 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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# 10507, RTE 120 & HAINESVILLE RD

Grayslake, IL (15 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Grayslake, IL (15 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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# 19904, HIGGINS & MEACHAM

Schaumburg, IL (5 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Schaumburg, IL (5 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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# 27406, PRAIRIE STONE

Hoffman Estates, IL (7 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Hoffman Estates, IL (7 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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# 21357, GLENVIEW - WILLOW & I-294

Northbrook, IL (9 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Northbrook, IL (9 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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# 50754, 115 W RAND RD

Arlington Heights, IL (2 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Arlington Heights, IL (2 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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# 10452, WILMETTE-LAKE & LARAMIE

Wilmette, IL (15 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Wilmette, IL (15 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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# 11261, NAPERVILLE-RTE 59 & MCDOWELL

Naperville, IL (24 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Naperville, IL (24 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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# 02381, DEERFIELD

Deerfield, IL (9 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Deerfield, IL (9 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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# 29259, NORTHWEST HWY & FEINBERG DR

Cary, IL (12 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 hours ago

Cary, IL (12 miles from Palatine, IL)
2 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 Palatine, IL

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

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Palatine, IL

Local

National

Total Population

77,029

Number of Businesses

2,152

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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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