Assistant Manager I

Dollar Tree•Palmyra, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I supports the Store Manager with store operations, customer service, and team development. The role assists with daily store activities, merchandise handling and presentation, opening and closing procedures, corporate directives, ordering and processing merchandise, record keeping, loss prevention, and protecting company assets. It also helps maintain the store and stockroom to company standards, uphold safety and other policies, and supervise, train, and develop Store Associates. The position includes maintaining store cleanliness, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out trash, and keeping all areas neat and presentable. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires a positive, safe, and respectful environment and professional, friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders. The job specification is not an exhaustive list of duties, may be amended, and does not constitute a contract of employment; employment is at will.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives, such as merchandise schematics.
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height.
Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.
Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Store management experience in a retail, grocery, or drug store environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address questions or concerns.
Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery trucks to the stockroom and sales floor; maintain seasonal areas.
Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
Process corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and other store-related communications.
Maintain the promotional effectiveness of storefront fixtures and displays.
Assist with merchandise ordering, damaged-merchandise processing, record keeping, payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits and receipts, and loss prevention.
Maintain a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom to company standards.
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
Follow safety guidelines and company policies and procedures, and ensure store associates follow them.
Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
Maintain a positive, safe, and respectful environment and professional, friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders.
Keep the store clean and presentable, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, and taking out trash.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by a supervisor.