Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Orange, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I helps the Store Manager with store operations, customer service, and team development. The role supports daily store activities, assists customers, maintains merchandise and store presentation, performs opening and closing procedures as needed, and processes corporate directives. It also supports merchandise ordering, damaged-merchandise processing, record keeping, loss prevention, cash security, and compliance with company policies and safety guidelines. The Assistant Manager helps supervise, train, and develop Store Associates and contributes to a positive, safe, respectful, and professional environment. Store cleanliness is part of the role, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out trash, and keeping all areas presentable. Other duties may be assigned. The position is part-time and based at 43441 Hwy 87 South, Orange, Texas 77632.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives, such as merchandise schematics.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds from floor level to above shoulder height and 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.
May be required by the local jurisdiction to provide detailed background information to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products; failure to comply or qualify may lead to demotion or separation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities.
Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address their questions or concerns.
Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery trucks to the stockroom and sales floor as needed, and 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 (including payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits, and receipts), and loss prevention.
Maintain the sales floor, stockroom, and other store areas to company standards.
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
Follow company policies and safety guidelines and ensure store associates follow them.
Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
Help maintain a positive, safe, and respectful environment and professional, friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders.
Maintain store cleanliness, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out trash, and keeping all areas neat and presentable.
Perform other duties as assigned.