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Working As An Assistant Department Manager

  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

  • Deal with People

  • Unpleasant/Angry People

  • $38,310

    Average Salary

What Does An Assistant Department Manager Do

An Assistant Department Manager is responsible for the general day-to-day management of the department. Their duties include account analysis, forecasting, and profit protection.

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Average Length of Employment
Meat Department Manager 5.3 years
Parts Department Manager 5.1 years
Department Manager/Sales Associate 4.5 years
Dept Manager 4.5 years
Produce Department Manager 4.4 years
Store Manager 4.2 years
Assistant Produce Manager 4.1 years
Department Supervisor 4.0 years
Department Manager 3.9 years
Service Department Manager 3.8 years
Department Lead 3.4 years
Senior Assistant Manager 3.4 years
Order Department Supervisor 3.4 years
Electronics Department Manager 3.3 years
Department Sales Manager 3.3 years
Dairy Department Manager 3.1 years
Team Leader/Assistant Manager 3.1 years
Assistant Store Manager 3.1 years
Associate Manager 3.0 years
Assistant Department Manager 3.0 years
Co-Manager 3.0 years
Stores Supervisor 3.0 years
Sales Associate/Manager 3.0 years
Sales Floor Manager 2.9 years
1st Assistant Manager 2.9 years
Assistant Manager 2.9 years
Personal Service Manager 2.8 years
Merchandising Supervisor 2.8 years
Seasonal Manager 2.4 years
2nd Assistant Manager 2.2 years
Top Employers Before
Sales Associate 25.4%
Assistant Manager 7.5%
Department Manager 6.5%
Internship 6.2%
Store Manager 6.1%
Cashier 5.8%
Assistant Store Manager 5.6%
Customer Service Representative 5.6%
Sales Person 4.4%
Manager 3.8%
Sales Representative 3.1%
Administrative Assistant 2.8%
Retail Management Internship 2.8%
Business Manager 2.6%
Supervisor 2.3%
Registered Nurse 2.1%
Office Manager 1.9%
Specialist 1.9%
General Manager 1.8%
Counter Manager 1.8%
Top Employers After
Department Manager 26.0%
Store Manager 12.0%
Sales Associate 8.5%
Assistant Store Manager 7.7%
Assistant Manager 6.1%
Customer Service Representative 4.8%
Office Manager 3.5%
General Manager 3.3%
Administrative Assistant 3.2%
Operations Manager 3.0%
Sales Representative 2.7%
Manager 2.7%
Sales Manager 2.7%
Account Manager 2.5%
Account Executive 2.2%
Owner 2.1%
Owner/Operator 2.0%
Assistant Buyer 1.7%
Project Manager 1.7%
Internship 1.7%

Assistant Department Manager Demographics

Gender

Female

50.6%

Male

47.5%

Unknown

1.8%
Ethnicity

White

81.0%

Hispanic or Latino

10.3%

Asian

6.6%

Unknown

1.5%

Black or African American

0.6%
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Languages Spoken

Spanish

48.2%

French

7.9%

Mandarin

7.0%

German

6.1%

Chinese

4.4%

Arabic

3.5%

Italian

2.6%

Swedish

1.8%

Vietnamese

1.8%

Dutch

1.8%

Bosnian

1.8%

Armenian

1.8%

Russian

1.8%

Finnish

1.8%

Cantonese

1.8%

Japanese

1.8%

Czech

1.8%

Romanian

0.9%

Korean

0.9%

Norwegian

0.9%
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Assistant Department Manager Education

Schools

University of Phoenix

18.8%

San Francisco State University

6.3%

Fashion Institute of Technology

6.3%

Ball State University

5.4%

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

5.0%

Florida State University

5.0%

Kaplan University

4.6%

Iowa State University

4.6%

University of Toledo

4.2%

University of North Texas

4.2%

University of Rhode Island

4.2%

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

4.2%

University of Missouri - Columbia

3.8%

Michigan State University

3.3%

Ashford University

3.3%

Illinois State University

3.3%

Temple University

3.3%

William Rainey Harper College

3.3%

San Jose State University

3.3%

Purdue University

3.3%
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Majors

Business

33.6%

Marketing

7.9%

Management

6.7%

Specialized Sales And Merchandising

6.4%

Communication

5.7%

Accounting

4.7%

Nursing

3.9%

Psychology

3.8%

General Studies

2.9%

Criminal Justice

2.9%

Graphic Design

2.7%

Human Resources Management

2.6%

Finance

2.5%

Health Care Administration

2.4%

Liberal Arts

2.2%

Computer Science

2.0%

Fine Arts

1.9%

Education

1.9%

Political Science

1.8%

History

1.6%
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Degrees

Bachelors

48.8%

Other

23.7%

Associate

12.4%

Masters

10.1%

Certificate

3.1%

Doctorate

0.9%

Diploma

0.6%

License

0.3%
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Top Skills for An Assistant Department Manager

OutstandingCustomerServiceNewMerchandiseSalesFloorPersonalSalesGoalsProductKnowledgeSafetyPayrollSolidBusinessPlanInventoryControlSalesAssociatesSpecialOrdersBuyersAccurateInventoryManagementLossCustomerRelationsSuperviseDailyOperationsMenCustomerSatisfactionPresentationStandards

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Top Assistant Department Manager Skills

  1. Outstanding Customer Service
  2. New Merchandise
  3. Sales Floor
You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:
  • Collaborated with department manager in teaching and coaching employees to deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Merchandised the sales floor to create shops and displays, created events and focuses to push new merchandise to increase sales.
  • Organized and stocked sales floor to be accessible for our guests.
  • Exceeded personal sales goals for 8 quarters in a row.Educated customers on product and service offerings.
  • Coach team members on how to act as the fashion expert towards customers as well as having exceptional product knowledge.

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