Retail Assistant Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Retail Assistant Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Hire and train new employees.
  • Supervise sales clerks to ensure that customers are helped.
  • Motivate staff during busy shifts.
  • Listen to customers' complaints and assist them, when needed.
  • Work with the manager to create advertisements for products.
  • Keep track of inventory.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Retail Assistant Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Retail Assistant Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.