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What is an assistant manager/sales associate and how to become one
Implementing workflow procedures based on direction from the General Manager is the responsibility of an assistant manager. You are expected to supervise employees during their daily activities, manage the overall workflow space, and provide customer support in difficult situations. Your job allows you to schedule and organizes meetings, conduct employees' performance, address employee and customer concerns, and also provide directions to staff. Building a good customer relationship will make your work smoother and better. For efficiency, you are in charge of monitoring spending budget and patterns, participating in the dismissal and recruitment process, and developing strategies for the effective running of the organization. You will become a liaison between the customer and employees. This enables you to fill in times of absence of the General Manager.
A good assistant manager/sales associate must be confident, possess listening skills, be a great motivator, demonstrate excellent leadership skills, and communicate excellently. The mean annual salary of an assistant manager/sales associate is $41,000. A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or other related fields will qualify you for the role.
Avg. Salary $48,145
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 5%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.65%
Asian 6.98%
Black or African American 8.52%
Hispanic or Latino 18.05%
Unknown 4.65%
White 61.15%
Genderfemale 62.29%
male 37.71%
Age - 42American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 42Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is intermediate
7 - challenging
Work life balance is fair
6.4 - fair
Assistant manager/sales associate career paths
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Start to develop specific assistant manager/sales associate skills
Skills Percentages Customer Service 22.42% Cleanliness 11.34% Product Knowledge 9.14% Cash Handling 8.80% Loss Prevention 7.43% Complete relevant assistant manager/sales associate training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant managers/sales associate learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant manager/sales associate based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant manager/sales associate resumes.Gain additional assistant manager/sales associate certifications
More About CertificationsAssistant manager/sales associate certifications can show employers you have a baseline of knowledge expected for the position. Certifications can also make you a more competitive candidate. Even if employers don't require a specific assistant manager/sales associate certification, having one may help you stand out relative to other applicants.
The most common certifications for assistant managers/sales associate include Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Medical Assistant.
Research assistant manager/sales associate duties and responsibilities
- Manage bi-weekly payroll process, monitor associate attendance.
- Partner in managing operations of multiple retail outlets, including hiring, performance management, scheduling, and merchandising management.
- Supervise, train, and assist sales associates with customer service, stocking, and the POS system.
- Implement iPad POS software set up, data/product entry and functions as well as trained employees on proper use.
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Now it's time to start searching for an assistant manager/sales associate job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average assistant manager/sales associate salary
The average assistant manager/sales associate salary in the United States is $48,145 per year or $23 per hour. Assistant manager/sales associate salaries range between $41,000 and $56,000 per year.
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Assistant manager/sales associate reviews
Ability to resolve issues, timely delivery on goals and mantainance of inter personal relationship and organizing.
Insurbordination, failure to deliver on tasks and targets.
The employees with all no calls and no shows!!!!! Poor upper management not taking up for the staff. Also the rude individual’s that comes in gripping about everything
Its very rewarding, not only in money but also being able to pass on knowledge and being responsible for so much.
Sometimes it gets overwhelming. Everyone turns to you and you have to be able to help them
Updated January 8, 2025
