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Client Overview:
Our client, a leading beauty and skincare company, is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to support a high-performing retail team and deliver an elevated customer experience. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity in a sales-driven environment focused on customer relationships, team development, and store success.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$25/hr – $30/hr, Depending on experience
Position Overview:
The Assistant Store Manager will help lead daily store operations, support and develop the retail team, and ensure an exceptional experience for every customer. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who is comfortable in a sales-focused environment and brings a customer-first, solutions-oriented approach.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Store Manager:
- Lead and support the retail team in achieving sales and customer experience goals.
- Create a welcoming, personalized experience for customers and proactively address their needs.
- Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to support individual and team performance.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and address challenges or conflicts effectively.
- Support daily store operations and ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
- Use business and analytical skills to identify opportunities and drive store performance.
- Build strong customer relationships and support clienteling initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with a variety of customers and team members.
- Maintain a solution-focused and adaptable approach in a fast-paced retail environment.
Required Experience/Skills for the Assistant Store Manager:
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in retail or hospitality.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in a sales-driven environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong service skills.
- Ability to coach, motivate, and develop a team.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Comfortable using basic technology and retail systems.
- Ability to adapt communication style to different customers and team members.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Assistant Store Manager:
- Store management experience.
- Experience in beauty, skincare, body care, or fragrance.
- Clienteling and customer relationship management experience.
- Experience working toward sales goals and KPIs.
- Background in an elevated or specialty retail environment.
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Benefits:
- Temporary opportunity for approximately 3 months.
- Opportunity to support a growing retail organization.
- Potential for continued opportunities as new store locations open.
- Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER in chicago at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $50,000–$60,000
For context, most retail store managers earn between $50,000–$60,000 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.