Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Trenton, TN

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I helps the Store Manager oversee store operations, customer service, and team development. The role supports daily store activities, assists customers, maintains merchandise and store presentation, carries out opening and closing procedures, and processes corporate directives. It also supports ordering, damaged-merchandise processing, record keeping, loss prevention, and protection of company assets. The Assistant Manager helps supervise, train, and develop Store Associates, ensures associates follow company policies and safety guidelines, and contributes to a positive, safe, respectful, and professional environment. The role includes maintaining store cleanliness, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, and removing trash. Other duties may be assigned. The position is part-time and based at 2045 Us Highway 45 Byp S, Trenton, Tennessee 38382. Managers may be required by local jurisdictions to provide background information needed to obtain licenses for stores that sell alcohol or tobacco; failure to qualify for or comply with licensing requirements may result in demotion or separation. Employment is at-will, and the job description may be modified to meet business needs.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives, such as merchandise schematics.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds 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 and 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 communications related to store activities.
Maintain the promotional effectiveness of storefront fixtures and displays.
Assist with ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits, and receipts), and loss prevention.
Maintain the store, including a well-stocked sales floor and an organized stockroom, according to company standards.
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
Follow policies and procedures, including safety guidelines, and ensure store associates do the same.
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 areas neat and presentable.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide detailed background information for alcohol or tobacco licensing if required by the local jurisdiction.