Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Pine Manor, FL

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I supports the Store Manager with store operations, customer service, and team development. The role assists with day-to-day store activities, helps maintain merchandise and store presentation, carries out opening and closing procedures, and processes corporate directives. It also supports merchandise ordering, damaged-merchandise processing, record keeping, loss prevention, and the protection of company assets. The Assistant Manager helps supervise, train, and develop Store Associates, promotes a safe and respectful environment, and maintains store cleanliness. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is part-time and located at 4650 17 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, Florida 33907.

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 and meet demands involving 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 address their questions or concerns.
Help organize and transfer merchandise from delivery trucks to the stockroom and sales floor, 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, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss prevention.
Maintain a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom to company standards.
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
Follow company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines, and ensure Store Associates follow them.
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 areas neat and presentable.
Perform other duties as assigned.