Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Memphis, TN

12d•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, merchandise flow and presentation, opening and closing procedures, corporate directives, record keeping, loss prevention, and adherence to company policies and safety guidelines. It also helps supervise, train, and develop Store Associates and maintain a clean, well-stocked, organized, safe, and welcoming store. Additional duties may be assigned. This position is part-time at Family Dollar, located at 3338 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, Tennessee 38128-3802. Managers may be required by the local jurisdiction to provide detailed background information needed to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products. Failure to comply with or qualify for such a license may result in demotion or separation from employment.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities.
Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and respond to their questions and 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 store-front fixtures and displays.
Assist with ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits, and receipts), and loss prevention.
Maintain a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom in accordance with company standards.
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
Follow company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines, and ensure store associates do the same.
Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
Promote a positive, safe, and respectful environment through professional and 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.