ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Atrium; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Healthcare plans

Discount programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Atrium is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in the Chicago area to help lead daily store operations, support and develop the retail team, and ensure an exceptional experience for every customer.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with a customer-first, solutions-oriented approach, experienced in a sales-driven environment, and capable of coaching and motivating staff. This temporary role offers potential for continued opportunities as new stores open.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in retail or hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a sales-driven environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong service skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the retail team in achieving sales and customer experience goals.
• Create a welcoming, personalized experience for customers and proactively address their needs.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to support individual and team performance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and address challenges or conflicts effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Retail systems

POS systems

Job description

About Atrium:

What you do matters. Guided by our Applicant-Centric approach, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team committed to your growth and success.

Client Overview:

Our client, a leading beauty and skincare company, is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to support a high-performing retail team and deliver an elevated customer experience. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity in a sales-driven environment focused on customer relationships, team development, and store success.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr – $30/hr, Depending on experience

Position Overview:

The Assistant Store Manager will help lead daily store operations, support and develop the retail team, and ensure an exceptional experience for every customer. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who is comfortable in a sales-focused environment and brings a customer-first, solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Store Manager:

• Lead and support the retail team in achieving sales and customer experience goals.
• Create a welcoming, personalized experience for customers and proactively address their needs.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to support individual and team performance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and address challenges or conflicts effectively.
• Support daily store operations and ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Use business and analytical skills to identify opportunities and drive store performance.
• Build strong customer relationships and support clienteling initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of customers and team members.
• Maintain a solution-focused and adaptable approach in a fast-paced retail environment.

Required Experience/Skills for the Assistant Store Manager:

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in retail or hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a sales-driven environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong service skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable using basic technology and retail systems.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different customers and team members.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Assistant Store Manager:

• Store management experience.
• Experience in beauty, skincare, body care, or fragrance.
• Clienteling and customer relationship management experience.
• Experience working toward sales goals and KPIs.
• Background in an elevated or specialty retail environment.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits:

• Temporary opportunity for approximately 3 months.
• Opportunity to support a growing retail organization.
• Potential for continued opportunities as new store locations open.
• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).