Based on 2,512 responses, the job of Retail Store Assistant Manager has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.62 out of 5. On average, Retail Store Assistant Managers are highly satisfied with their job.
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Q: What is it like working as a Retail Store Assistant Manager?
March 2017
"Life in retail."
Retail Store Assistant Manager in The Dalles:
Pros: Love working with customers and making people happy for different occasions such as engagement, anniversaries, birthdays.
Cons: Every day you have to get a credit application.
And reach sales goals and 5 different standards.
November 2019
"Difficult."
Retail Store Assistant Manager in Cape Town:
Pros: Nothing
Cons: This is a difficult question. For starters staff are not treated with respect and are sworn at and disrespected. This is not just where i am working it almost every person is bringing it up as an issue
January 2014
"Am I Paid Enough?"
Retail Store Assistant Manager:
Pros: Drinking tea and learning about health benefits of ingredients.
Cons: The company's expectations of me against what I'm actually being paid. Added stress. The "trendy and preppy" approach to customer service which isn't my natural demeanor.
March 2014
"Low Wages For Managers."
Retail Store Assistant Manager:
Pros: I work with a great team and my general manager makes sure we have a work/life balance. I currently have 5 weeks of paid vacation each year and will top out at 6 weeks this September.
Cons: The low wages for managers. After almost ten years of service with the company, seven of those years I have been in some form of manager, I do not even bring home 20K a year. It is hard to give a job your all when you feel as under appreciated as I do.
April 2014
"Be Happy."
Retail Store Assistant Manager:
Make sure it is what you want to do. Be prepared for uncooperative customers. Learn your product.
April 2014
"Work Flexibility."
Retail Store Assistant Manager:
Pros: Being able to take time off when I need it.
Cons: Not mentally challenging enough.
May 2014
Retail Store Assistant Manager:
Pros: Easy promotions.
Cons: Hours are based on sales. Employees hours can be cut mid week without notice. However, store expects you to be available when needed. Conflicts with having additional jobs. No consistency nor stability.