Assistant Store Manager By Elizabeth Smith An assistant store manager supports the store manager in the every day operations of a retail store.

Duties Supervises store associates Meet store’s monthly targets, handles budgets Hiring and training new employees Ensures store is clean, well organized, and properly merchandised Scheduling Interact with customers Handles conflict An assistant store manager does everything that a sales associate would do and a little more. They do the day-to-day tasks like answer phones, customers questions, walking the floor, and providing great customer service. They also make sure that sales associates are doing their job correctly, making sure they are talking to their customers and assessing their needs. Assistant managers make the schedules, hire and trains new employees, makes sure the stock associate is replenishing merchandise that is running low, and they report profits and pay-out and looses of the stores revenue. Communicates with the store manager to let them know the goings on with the store, help with the budget, and provide quick access to problems.

High school diploma or GED 2-4 years Prior retail experience Education Abilities High school diploma or GED 2-4 years Prior retail experience Previous management experience Dealing with problems as the arise Merchandising Computer skills – word processing, email, social media Basic math Problem solving Having a degree can be more desirable and some companies require it.

Personal Qualities Strong interpersonal skills Sales oriented Strong leadership Verbal communication skills Professional Fashionable Motivational

Must have flexible hours Full-time Growth rate less than favorable Locations Availablity Any retail store Global Must have flexible hours Full-time Growth rate less than favorable Room for advancement Growth rate due to failing number of businesses and retail stores and high number of competing applicants

Average Salary per Hour Average Salary per Year Store Average Salary per Hour Average Salary per Year American Eagle Outfitters $14.50 $29,000 Dollar Tree $12.00 $25,500 Forever 21 $14.00   $28,000 H&M $22.00 $44,000 Old Navy $22.50 $45,000 Ross $17.50 $35,000 Toys R Us $25.00 $50,000 Victoria’s Secret $21.00 $42,000 Salary Assistant Store Manager – Walmart Stores $44,812 Assistant Store Manager –  Abercrombie & Fitch $29,399 Assistant Store Manager –  Starbucks $33,374 Average hourly rate is $22. Median San Diego, CA Area $36,000 National $39,000

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