The assistant store manager is the second-in-command under the store or general manager in a retail setting. As an assistant store manager, your main responsibilities are supporting the general manager with daily operations and managing employees. Your day-to-day duties include scheduling staff, training new employees, creating sales goals, managing inventory, ordering merchandise, and assisting customers. You may also be responsible for opening and closing the store and depositing cash into the safe or the bank. The main qualification you need to work as an assistant store manager is significant retail experience. Some stores require management experience, but as this is the first level of management, this is not a universal qualification. You need strong leadership skills to succeed in this job.