Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Kitchener, ON

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 - Peoples Jewellers - Conestoga Mall

  • Waterloo, ON (4 miles from Kitchener, ON)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waterloo, ON (4 miles from Kitchener, ON)
  • 5 days ago

Assistant Store Manager Join our team as an Assistant Store Manager and have a positive impact on many lives....

Assistant Manager, Highland Road

  • Kitchener, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • Kitchener, ON
  • 6 days ago

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for providing support to the Store Manager and the store teams for execution of all operational directives....

Assistant Store Manager

  • Cambridge, ON (8 miles from Kitchener, ON)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cambridge, ON (8 miles from Kitchener, ON)
  • 12 days ago

Assistant Store Manager for the Cambridge, ON store. Key Highlights of this role You will play a key role in fostering the career growth of your team members....

Assistant Manager - Lynden Road & Wayne Gretzky

  • Brantford, ON (22 miles from Kitchener, ON)
  • 14 days ago
  • Brantford, ON (22 miles from Kitchener, ON)
  • 14 days ago

Requisition ID: 218661 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. About the role As the Assistant Manager, you will lead and oversee the...

Assistant Manager, Kitchener Sunrise

  • Kitchener, ON
  • 21 days ago
  • Kitchener, ON
  • 21 days ago

What youll do Customer Service Provides leadership to the team, consistently coaches, and follows up to ensure the delivery of the service model standards are provided to each customer. Leads the...

Assistant Store Manager - Peoples Jewellers - Stone Road Mall

  • Guelph, ON (13 miles from Kitchener, ON)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Guelph, ON (13 miles from Kitchener, ON)
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant Store Manager Join our team as an Assistant Store Manager and have a positive impact on many lives....

05508 Assistant Store Manager

  • Cambridge, ON (8 miles from Kitchener, ON)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cambridge, ON (8 miles from Kitchener, ON)
  • 90+ days ago

SALLY ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER- CANADA: By working at Sally Beauty Canada, you would be part of the largest hair and beauty supplier in the world, and we are on a mission to empower our customers to...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Kitchener, ON

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

Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Kitchener, ON offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
High School or GED
28.0%
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 Kitchener, ON
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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