Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Cincinnati, OH

26d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I assists with store operations, customer service, and team development. The role supports the Store Manager with daily store activities, merchandise handling and presentation, opening and closing procedures, corporate directives, record keeping, loss prevention, and maintaining store standards. The Assistant Manager also helps supervise, train, and develop Store Associates and helps ensure a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for customers and staff. Responsibilities include maintaining store cleanliness, including bathrooms, floors, and trash. Other duties may be assigned. Managers may be required by local jurisdictions to provide background information and qualify for licenses to sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products; failure to comply or qualify may result in demotion or separation. The position is full-time and located at 6541 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45213-1513. The listed pay range is $16.50 to $17.25.

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 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 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 sales floor and stockroom to company standards, including keeping the sales floor 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 do the same.
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 all areas neat and presentable.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide required background information and meet local licensing requirements if required to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products.