How to hire an assistant area manager

How to hire an assistant area manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant area manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant area manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant area manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The assistant area manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect assistant area manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of assistant area manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Assistant Area Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Area Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$17-33
   General Manager In Training	The responsibilities of a general manager in training primarily revolve around overseeing the operations in a store or business, ensuring everything is running smoothly. They mainly report to a more experienced or higher-ranking official, following their directives while still under the training program... Show more	$9-25
   Co-Manager	A co-manager's role is to supervise business operations and perform administrative tasks as support to a manager. One of the primary functions of a co-manager is to delegate tasks of team members and arrange schedules... Show more	$16-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Sales Floor
   • Loss Prevention
   • Cleanliness
   • OSHA
   • Customer Inquiries
   • CPR
   • Inventory Control
   • Financial Statements
   • Safety Standards
   • Sales Associates
   • Store Sales
   • Customer Complaints
   • Customer Relations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Demonstrate resourcefulness and imagination when managing professional responsibilities.
   • Participate in training new associates on POS, order management and sales procedures.
   • Operate the cash register, accept payment, and make changes to POS.
   • Demonstrate resourcefulness and imagination when managing professional responsibilities.
   • Supervise all apparel and accessories.
   • Ensure apparel and accessories departments are merchandised to company standards.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant area manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assistant area manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assistant area managers' average salary in vermont is 45% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant area managers earn 46% less than senior-level assistant area managers.
   • Certifications. An assistant area manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assistant area manager's salary.

   Average assistant area manager salary

   $50,780yearly

   $24.41 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant area manager salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average assistant area manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$66,378	$32
   2	District of Columbia	$62,526	$30
   3	New Jersey	$57,683	$28
   4	Colorado	$55,728	$27
   5	Massachusetts	$53,045	$26
   6	Wisconsin	$49,941	$24
   7	Arizona	$49,335	$24
   8	Minnesota	$47,902	$23
   9	Indiana	$47,849	$23
   10	Illinois	$47,452	$23
   11	Pennsylvania	$46,725	$22
   12	Florida	$44,854	$22
   13	Ohio	$43,791	$21
   14	Georgia	$43,541	$21
   15	Tennessee	$38,899	$19
   16	South Carolina	$38,395	$18
   17	Vermont	$35,334	$17

   Average assistant area manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Erlanger Health System	$63,030	$30.30	4
   2	Kroger	$61,730	$29.68	66
   3	Boston Consulting Group	$61,643	$29.64	1
   4	Bon Secours Community Hospital	$61,535	$29.58	4
   5	Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.c. Or Aza	$56,680	$27.25	3
   6	UnitedHealth Group	$56,510	$27.17	14
   7	Pactiv	$55,095	$26.49	7
   8	Volt Systems LLC	$55,027	$26.46
   9	Air Products	$54,758	$26.33
   10	Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32	$54,518	$26.21
   11	Kwik Trip	$53,656	$25.80	2
   12	Fidelity Investments	$53,294	$25.62	42
   13	Leidos	$51,859	$24.93	26
   14	P&S Surgical Hospital	$51,576	$24.80	20
   15	Pure Barre	$51,189	$24.61	28
   16	Energy Transfer	$51,013	$24.53	19
   17	DRF Trusted Property Solutions	$46,938	$22.57
   18	1st National Financial	$46,839	$22.52
   19	Clean Power	$46,549	$22.38	1
   20	Sares-Regis Group	$46,473	$22.34	15

4. Writing an assistant area manager job description

   A job description for an assistant area manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an assistant area manager job description:

   Assistant area manager job description example

   LOFT launched in 1998 and today has 570 full-price and outlet stores. LOFT creates modern, feminine and versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident, wherever the day takes them. Our collections reflect our belief that there's no one way to dress, just like there's no right or wrong way to look or be. LOFT's mission is to combine inspiring modern casual fashion, ingenious ease of dressing solutions and impactful community actions to fuel self-confidence and be an uplifting, trusted resource so that she can live out loud.
   
   We believe what you do is just as important as how you do it. We're committed to fostering a community where all Associates lead with their strengths, feel connected to what we stand for, are accountable to growing our culture together, and are supported in their individual development. You're invited to discover the unparalleled opportunities that await you.
   
   Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Assistant Manager Springfield Area to join our team located at our Store 0822-Springfield
   Mall-ANN-Springfield,
   PA 19064.
   
   Position Overview:
   
   Position Overview:Responsibilities will include: Providing exceptional client service, operating as the Manager on Duty in the absence of a manager, performing operational and transactional functions, handling client service issues, issuing approvals for desk transactions as well as opening and closing the store. The Assistant Manager will refer all duties which require managerial experience and/or approval to the Store Manager (e.g. disciplinary action, hiring, and terminating associates).Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities:Embraces our values & sets an example through his/her behaviors Responsible for compliance to all ANN INC. practices and procedures as outlined in the reference manuals Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Store ManagerAssistant Manager Lead ResponsibilitiesIn addition to Sales Associate roles of providing excellence in delivering the Client Experience, the Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in overseeing the operational functioning of the store including, but not limited to:Supporting the business strategy & adjusting to effectively reach goals Driving revenue by proactively managing the client experience while effectively performing Manager on Duty responsibilities - Assuming the MOD role when Store Manager is not on the floor Utilizing tools to ensure a client-focused team environment Driving volume & anticipating clients' needs while communicating store metrics & individual performance to motivate associates Coaching Associates on client interactions & performance to maximize productivity & capture client opportunities Possessing keys to the store, performing opening and closing procedures in the absence of management (e.g., opening / closing registers, opening checklists, bank deposits, filling in, recovery, cleaning, retrieves/send email, review AT Web, accepts/receives shipment Assuming PIN and signature privileges for register functions requiring approval Utilizing reports to make effective merchandising decisions & style the store to Division standards Leveraging tools, assessing and taking action to drive operational excellence through Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) Ensure optimal coverage and productivity in all areas of the store through scheduling appropriately Complete daily tasks to ensure store runs smoothly and meets all ANN INC. standards and guidelines Position Requirements:Client Service: Ensures that the client remains the top priority while balancing required tasks and overall store operations Store Operations and Organization: Ability to organize, delegate, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines Merchandising: Knowledge of visual standards and techniques, and ability to implement and maintain within ANN INC.'s guidelines
   
   Accuracy: Ability to handle cash and provide change without error. Ability to prepare nightly deposit as necessary. Captures accurate information for all transactions including signatures, addresses, and original receipt data Communication: Communicates effectively with Clients, Members of Management, Business Partners, and Store AssociatesSchedule: Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business, including evening and weekend shifts Physical: Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally. Maneuver effectively around sales floor, stock room and office
   
   Educational Requirements and Experience:
   Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GEDMinimum six months Sales Associates experience with ANN INC. or equivalent experience with another retailer in a position of sales associate or higher.Part-time or full-time managerial experience preferred
   
   Location:
   Store 0822-Springfield
   Mall-ANN-Springfield,
   PA 19064
   Position Type:
   Regular/Full time
   Equal Employment Opportunity
   The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.
   
   The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process.
   
   Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find assistant area managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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   • Post your assistant area manager job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant area manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant area managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant area manager

   Once you've found the assistant area manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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