How to hire an assistant manager retail

How to hire an assistant manager retail, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant manager retail 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 manager retail job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant manager retail
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant manager retail job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant manager retail for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An assistant manager retail's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant managers retail from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of assistant managers retail.

   Type of Assistant Manager Retail	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Manager Retail		$12-19
   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
   Floor Manager	A floor manager is responsible for supervising the general operations of a specific department in an organization. Floor manager tasks include assisting customers, ensuring prompt resolution of clients' inquiries, distributing tasks to the staff, and monitoring the employees' performance... Show more	$15-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Retail Management
   • Retail Store
   • POS
   • Inventory Control
   • Cleanliness
   • Retail Operations
   • Store Operations
   • Payroll
   • Product Knowledge
   • Loss Prevention
   • Sales Associates
   • Sales Reports
   • Sales Floor

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the day-to-day operation of tourist boutique merchandising and selling jewelry, souvenirs and eclectic artwork.
   • Review of monthly financial reports, budget analysis, loss prevention, payroll expenses and compliance with federal and state regulations.
   • Maintain optimal customer service while facilitating sales of name brand/high end jewelry.
   • Conduct group/individual reading, math and science activities.
   • Participate in fundraiser, local charity pet projects, and philanthropy events.
   • Work the wine tasting area and provide any information for any of the wines.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant manager retail job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant manager retail salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant manager retail in Oklahoma may be lower than in Rhode Island, and an entry-level assistant manager retail usually earns less than a senior-level assistant manager retail. Additionally, an assistant manager retail with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average assistant manager retail salary

   $15.80hourly

   $32,861 yearly

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   Entry-level assistant manager retail salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

   Average assistant manager retail salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Tennessee	$39,157	$19
   2	New Jersey	$36,363	$17
   3	Colorado	$35,965	$17
   4	Texas	$35,700	$17
   5	Missouri	$35,555	$17
   6	Utah	$35,534	$17
   7	New York	$35,397	$17
   8	California	$35,359	$17
   9	Delaware	$33,635	$16
   10	Washington	$32,883	$16
   11	Arkansas	$32,756	$16
   12	Virginia	$32,490	$16
   13	Florida	$32,356	$16
   14	Pennsylvania	$32,190	$15
   15	Illinois	$32,127	$15
   16	Kansas	$30,721	$15
   17	Kentucky	$30,264	$15
   18	Georgia	$30,195	$15
   19	North Carolina	$30,129	$14
   20	Oklahoma	$28,314	$14

   Average assistant manager retail salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Whitney Museum of American Art	$41,217	$19.82
   2	QBE Insurance Group	$39,450	$18.97
   3	Bob's Discount Furniture	$39,354	$18.92	66
   4	Middlebury College	$39,341	$18.91	2
   5	National Vision Administrators	$37,682	$18.12	86
   6	Sebastians Café & Catering	$37,050	$17.81
   7	Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama	$37,011	$17.79
   8	Verizon Communications	$36,730	$17.66	1
   9	SUNSHINE ACRES BOUTIQUE & DONATION	$36,195	$17.40
   10	Photogenic	$35,954	$17.29
   11	Healthy Spot	$35,909	$17.26
   12	Grunt Style	$35,876	$17.25	4
   13	TCC Wireless	$35,426	$17.03	123
   14	Santa Cruz Seaside Company Inc	$35,244	$16.94
   15	FedEx	$34,435	$16.56	247
   16	SVS Vision	$34,408	$16.54	8
   17	L'Oréal	$34,328	$16.50	47
   18	Knoll	$34,254	$16.47
   19	Kelly Services	$34,105	$16.40	4
   20	Workbox Staffing	$33,799	$16.25

4. Writing an assistant manager retail job description

   A job description for an assistant manager retail 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 manager retail job description:

   Assistant manager retail job description example

   Valiant Paris is a luxury fashion-forward brand in an expansion process! We have 6 locations currently and are looking to expand in the near future. We are a family-owned boutique company that is looking to grow the company with hard-working and inspiring candidates that want to succeed within the fashion industry.
   We create a fun environment not only for our customers but also for our employees. We are seeking a full-time Retail Assistant Manager with experience in luxury environments. Our high-end fashion women’s and men’s luxury boutiques are located at Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Fashion Show Mall and Grand Canal Shoppes in Las Vegas. This is an opportunity to become part of an established brand and lead an accomplished team. You need to be passionate, motivated, dedicated, and elegant. We are looking for a candidate with excellent social skills, is well-spoken, and is able to train and push employees to the best of their capacities to be able to become the best versions of themselves. If this sounds like the right position for you, we would love for you to become part of the Valiant family!
   We offer a probationary competitive hourly pay of $22.00/Hour.
   Pay structure will be transitioned to a bonus/commission structure after passing the probationary period- You will be able to double your income with this structure from the sales that you make as well as our monthly revenue.
   
   Responsibilities
   Generate sales, lead a sales team, and ensure customer satisfaction by providing a unique selling environment and expert advice Motivate staff and align daily activities to achieve business goals Strives to be the sales leader on the floor to drive sales and up-sale, ensuring daily execution of sales goals while maintaining customer focus Train new employees and provide continuing education and training to current employees Model and implement dress code compliance Continually ensure retail floor appearance and merchandising is executed as directed Proactively capture customers through clientele and networking Enhance the customer experience in all business areas Effectively leverages and appropriately delegates responsibilities to other team members and leading by example Is knowledgeable of all products (product knowledge will be provided) and follows all policies in the company including the Store Employee & Operations Manual Direct contact with the CEO
   Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of fashion retail management experience Enhanced interpersonal skills supporting a team environment Fluent English communication in verbal and written Able to work with POS and Excel programs Excellent time management/project skills Good sense of fashion and current styling trends Knowledge of sizing and fabrics Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work with different personalities Highly organized with the ability to adapt easily to strategic change Ability to work flexible shifts on days, nights, holidays, and weekends according to the needs of the business
   Perks
   2% commission of sales Daily and weekly personal goals Weekly and monthly store goals Weekly competition within the company Yearly goal Monthly raffle when the goal is surpassed- Prices: a trip to Mexico, spas, night luxury hotels, $300, $150, and $50
   Benefits Retirement Plan
   About VALIANT PARIS INC Valiant Paris is an exotic French luxury fashion house where designs come alive!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right assistant manager retail for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant manager retail job on Zippia to find and attract quality assistant manager retail candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with assistant manager retail candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 manager retail

   Once you've found the assistant manager retail 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new assistant manager retail. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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