Assistant Managers may work in the retail, sales, marketing or service industry. They are above supervisors and team leaders and assist managers in their daily functions. As Assistant Managers, they have the authority to make decisions. Managers may be responsible for a small or large team depending on the size of the company.
Assistant Managers work normal office hours, and may have their own offices. They are paid according to their level, experience, company size or responsibilities. These professionals are expected to be good at supervision, accounting, minimising expenditure, communication and other organisational functions.
The responsibilities of an Assistant Manager include:
• Delegating tasks
• Training team members
• Problem solving
• Recruiting staff
• Improving customer relations
• Training and development
• Merchandising
• Work scheduling
• Income and expenditure
• Payroll
• Enforcing business policies
• Supervisory and administrative support
• Assisting auditors
• Complying with compliance regulations

• Consistent performance
• Autonomy
• Diligence
• Willingness to learn
• Productivity
• Computer literate
• Process Management
• Supervision
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organization skills
• Decision-making
• Team work
• Communication
• Confidence and drive
• Customer service
• Excellent communication

Assistant Managers may possess a Bachelor's Degree in Management or Business. Applicants without qualifications may receive internal training from their employers. Nevertheless, managers should possess at least a GCSE, NVQ, SVQ, or Business Diploma. Qualifications can also depend on the industry in which they work. If an engineering company employs them, then Assistant Managers should have an Engineering Qualification.