Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Birmingham, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I supports store operations, customer service, and team development. The role assists the Store Manager with daily activities, merchandise handling and presentation, opening and closing procedures, record keeping, loss prevention, and maintaining a clean, safe, well-organized store. The Assistant Manager helps supervise, train, and develop Store Associates and promotes positive, professional interactions with customers, associates, and leaders. The position is part-time and located at 3124 Alemeda Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221-1100.

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 the 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.
If required by the local jurisdiction, provide detailed background information necessary 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 is preferred.
Store management experience in a retail, grocery, or drug store environment is 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 ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping—including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts—and loss prevention.
Maintain the sales floor and stockroom to company standards, including keeping the sales floor well stocked and the stockroom organized.
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
Follow safety guidelines and company policies and procedures, and ensure store associates follow them as well.
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.
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.
Provide detailed background information when required by the local jurisdiction for a license to sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products.