Assistant Store Manager (Part-Time)

Welcome and thank you for your interest in joining our team! We’re excited that you’re considering a career with us. At Store Space, we’re always looking for individuals who bring passion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. This application is your first step toward becoming part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and meaningful impact. Working for Store Space definitely has its perks: Comprehensive Benefits – including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement plans. Work-Life Balance Support – paid time off, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and other forms of protected leave across our companies. Wellness & Lifestyle Perks – employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and access to voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, and critical illness coverage. Growth & Opportunity – a culture of training, development, and internal promotion, with clear pathways for career advancement! We look forward to learning more about you! ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER Do you have high energy and customer service/sales experience? Want to start an exciting career managing a multimillion‑dollar commercial property? Store Space Self Storage is looking to hire an Assistant Store Manager to join our team in South Elgin, IL and it could be you! The hourly rate for this position is between $16.00‑$17.00 based on experience. We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We also offer 401(k) with company match, PTO, and sick time. ABOUT STORE SPACE SELF‑STORAGE At Store Space Self Storage, the relationship with our customers and the service we provide is the cornerstone of our success. We are a commercial real‑estate company that provides self‑storage facilities, real‑estate investment opportunities, and property management services, striving to deliver best‑in‑class customer service in everything we do. As we expand, we are looking to hire dedicated team members to help us grow and drive results that outperform our peers. Potential team members should be ambitious and adaptable, focused on improving every customer’s life. Effective communication that helps instill trust through accountability is a must to be part of our team. A DAY IN THE LIFE As the Assistant Store Manager, you will serve as an invaluable member of our team by striving to build a clean, safe, and positive experience for our customers. You will be directly responsible for increasing sales by converting opportunities to rentals and upselling. Your day‑to‑day would involve caring for the facility, inside and out, as well as collections, deposits, and responding to customer inquiries. Leading by example and demonstrating our CORE values, you’ll directly impact our company’s growth and success. You’ll have high expectations for yourself, sharpen your skills, build relationships and impeccable industry‑specific acumen; plus, you’ll love working with your team each day. QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER 2+ years of customer service experience (i.e. retail sales, restaurant, front desk, site management) 1+ years of customer‑centered sales and collections (cold calling) experience Strong computer skills and ability to learn new applications Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation Able to walk/sit/stand for extended periods of time Able to operate POS and other typical office machines Ability to travel between multiple locations. Experience in a leadership role or some supervisory experience is highly preferred. We are looking for someone who can prioritize and multi‑task independently in a fast‑paced environment. You should also be an excellent communicator, organized, detail‑oriented, diplomatic, and a team player. WORK SCHEDULE We’re open 7 days a week from 9 am to 5:30 pm. Weekend and holiday shifts are required. Job Location: 250 Randall Road, South Elgin, Illinois60123 Thank you for taking the time to apply and share your background with us. We recognize the effort that goes into this process, and we truly appreciate your interest in becoming part of our team. If there’s a mutual fit, we’ll be in touch with next steps. In the meantime, we wish you all the best in your professional journey! Store Space is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr