Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Lithonia, GA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I assists the Store Manager with store operations, customer service, and team development. The role supports daily activities, merchandise handling and presentation, opening and closing procedures, corporate directives, record keeping, loss prevention, and the maintenance of a clean, organized, and well-stocked store. The assistant manager also helps supervise, train, and develop associates and contributes to a positive, safe, and respectful environment. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a part-time position at Family Dollar, 7042 Covington Hwy, Lithonia, Georgia 30058. Store 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.

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 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 local jurisdiction for a store selling alcohol or tobacco, provide detailed background information and qualify for the applicable license.

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 their questions or concerns.
Help move merchandise from delivery trucks through the stockroom to the 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 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 according to company standards.
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, and ensure 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.