Convenience store manager vs assistant store manager

The differences between convenience store managers and assistant store managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a convenience store manager and an assistant store manager. Additionally, a convenience store manager has an average salary of $53,359, which is higher than the $40,759 average annual salary of an assistant store manager.

The top three skills for a convenience store manager include loss prevention, customer service and convenience stores. The most important skills for an assistant store manager are store management, payroll, and loss prevention.

Convenience store manager vs assistant store manager overview

	Convenience Store Manager	Assistant Store Manager
Yearly salary	$53,359	$40,759
Hourly rate	$25.65	$19.60
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	291,622	428,619
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

Convenience store manager vs assistant store manager salary

Convenience store managers and assistant store managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convenience Store Manager	Assistant Store Manager
Average salary	$53,359	$40,759
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $74,000	Between $32,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	Concord, CA	New York, NY
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Connecticut
Best paying company	Mirabito	US Foods
Best paying industry	Professional	Manufacturing

Differences between convenience store manager and assistant store manager education

There are a few differences between a convenience store manager and an assistant store manager in terms of educational background:

	Convenience Store Manager	Assistant Store Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Convenience store manager vs assistant store manager demographics

Here are the differences between convenience store managers' and assistant store managers' demographics:

	Convenience Store Manager	Assistant Store Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 45.2% Female, 54.8%	Male, 49.2% Female, 50.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.4% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 6.5% White, 67.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between convenience store manager and assistant store manager duties and responsibilities

Convenience store manager example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain both inside and outside of the store and also order groceries, tobacco, etc.
Develop and implement operational strategies utilizing less payroll expenses and allot hour usage to accomplish logistical and operational excellence.
Implement monthly promotions to ensure all POS advertising/signage are properly post at the proper time.
Prepare sales and customer relations reports by analyzing and categorizing sales information; identifying and investigating customer complaints and service suggestions.
Lead a team of in home geek squad agents that have the highest productivity in the company.

Assistant store manager example responsibilities.

Develop and implement operational strategies utilizing less payroll expenses and allot hour usage to accomplish logistical and operational excellence.
Execute all associate training in customer service, all operational and POS training, inventory, safety and sales floor operations.
Maintain store appearance and cleanliness by utilizing delegation with focus on time management.
Process and track payroll on a weekly basis using Kronos software.
Maintain appropriate staffing metrics with available store payroll via Kronos system.
Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when require in work assignments.

Convenience store manager vs assistant store manager skills

Common convenience store manager skills

Loss Prevention, 19%
Customer Service, 15%
Convenience Stores, 13%
Bank Deposits, 9%
Inventory Control, 6%
Food Safety, 5%

Common assistant store manager skills

Store Management, 8%
Payroll, 8%
Loss Prevention, 6%
Sales Floor, 5%
Customer Inquiries, 4%
Taking Care, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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