Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Baker, LA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I supports the Store Manager with store operations, customer service, and team development. The role includes assisting with day-to-day store activities, maintaining merchandise and store presentation, carrying out opening and closing procedures, processing corporate directives, supporting record keeping and loss prevention, and helping supervise, train, and develop Store Associates. The position also involves maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and respectful store environment and performing other duties as assigned. The position is part-time at the Family Dollar store at 810 Main St, Baker, Louisiana 70714-3442. Managers may be required by local authorities to provide background information to obtain licenses for stores that sell alcohol or tobacco. Failure to comply with licensing requirements may result in demotion or separation from employment. Employment is at-will, and the job description may be modified as business needs evolve.

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 is preferred.
Store management experience in a retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with store functions and day-to-day 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 requests, and other store communications.
Maintain the promotional effectiveness of storefront fixtures and displays.
Assist with ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping, 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, procedures, and safety guidelines, and ensure store associates follow them.
Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
Promote a positive, safe, and respectful environment and maintain 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 areas neat and presentable.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide detailed background information for local alcohol or tobacco licensing when required. Failure to comply with or qualify for a required license may lead to demotion or separation.