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Assistant Store Manager - 7765

Extra Space Storage · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted May 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you sold something by finding out what the customer actually needed.

What they are checking: Whether they listen for needs, which is what makes a sales process work.

Tell me about a time you worked alone and had to solve a problem without a manager nearby.

What they are checking: Whether they can be trusted to make good calls when working solo at a store.

Tell me about a time you turned an unhappy customer into a satisfied one.

What they are checking: Whether they build relationships, which the posting says the assistant manager is accountable for.

What would you do

A customer walks in and says they just want to know prices. How would you turn that into a rental?

What they are checking: Whether they can run a friendly, structured sales conversation instead of just quoting rates.

You will work between multiple stores in the district. How do you stay organized when your location changes?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle a rotating workplace reliably, which the posting makes clear.

A tenant is two months behind on rent and calls upset about late fees. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage accounts firmly while staying respectful and following policy.

How would you handle phone inquiries when someone is also waiting at the counter?

What they are checking: Whether they can serve both without losing either potential customer.

You find a unit with the lock cut during your walk-through. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect customers' property and follow proper steps for a possible break-in.

About the work

What does a clean, well-kept self-storage facility look like to you, and how would you keep it that way?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of cleanliness standards, which the posting puts front and center.

How comfortable are you using computers to manage customer accounts and process payments?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle account records accurately, since errors affect rent and access.

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The full job description

As published by Extra Space Storage.

The Assistant Store Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the daily operations of one or more self-storage locations, under the guidance of the District Manager and Store Manager. This role ensures the facility meets high cleanliness standards and consistently delivers operational excellence. The Assistant Managers are accountable for building customer relationships through in-person and phone interactions, presenting a structured sales process, and managing customer accounts. Extra Space Storage is the largest self storage company in the United States by store count, with over 4,000 stores nationwide. If you’d like to grow with us, you should consider joining the team. We look for employees who are reliable, good communicators, and have a passion for helping people. Benefits We Offer You • A work/life balance that includes daytime hours with the potential for Sundays off (dependent on location) • Outstanding company culture with growth opportunities throughout the U.S. • Competitive starting pay. • Paid Time Off accrued throughout the year, increasing with years of service. • Generous 401(k) match with Traditional and/or ROTH choices. • Affordable medical benefit options with up to a $1k annual Health Savings Account employer contribution. • EXTRA Healthy Wellness Program with rewards towards your medical premium. • BenefitHub discounts: apparel, auto, electronics, entertainment, pets, travel, etc. Your Responsibilities • Build and maintain strong customer relationships by identifying storage needs and providing tailored solutions. • Maximize sales objectives through unit rentals, unit insurance, and moving supplies. • Ensure our highest standards of cleanliness are met through continuous maintenance (e.g., sweeping, mopping, grounds maintenance, etc.) of the site, including the office, and the interior and exteriors of the storage building and surrounding areas. • Perform daily site safety inspections, including lock checks. • Address and resolve customer concerns related to billing, security, auctions, and proper site usage • Handle cash transactions, balance receipts, follow up on delinquent payments, process customer payments, and complete daily bank deposits. • Protect our strong company culture by establishing and maintaining professional relationships with all Extra Space employees. • Perform additional duties as assigned. Your Qualifications • 1+ year of customer-facing work experience . • Sales experience preferred. • Current valid driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle; except in New York City and Brooklyn. • High School diploma or GED is required; college education is a plus. Work Environment & Physical Requirements • Perform indoor and outdoor job responsibilities ranging from sedentary desk work to physical job duties with varying physical demands and exposure to seasonal weather conditions. • Regular tasks include standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, sitting, and lifting. • Regularly required to lift or move items up to 35 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Find additional career opportunities at careers.extraspace.com If you have experience in any of the following types of jobs, we encourage you to apply: Sales Associate, Customer Service Representative, Retail Associate, Store Associate, Hospitality and Hotel, Front Desk Agent, Leasing Agent, Rental Agent (i.e. car rental, RV rental, storage rental, apartment rental, etc.) Property Management, Retail Sales, Retail Sales Lead or Team Lead, Cashier/Sales, Sales Specialist, etc. If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through Jobs Hub in Workday. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Applications Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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