Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Challis, ID

84d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I assists the Store Manager with store operations, customer service, and team development. The role supports day-to-day store activities, merchandise handling and presentation, store opening and closing, corporate directives, record keeping, loss prevention, asset protection, and maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked store. The Assistant Manager helps supervise, train, and develop Store Associates and promotes a positive, safe, and respectful environment for customers and employees. Other duties may be assigned. Managers may be required by local jurisdictions to provide background information to obtain licenses for stores that sell alcohol or tobacco; failure to qualify for or comply with licensing requirements may result in demotion or separation. This position is part-time. Employment is at-will, and the job description may be modified to meet business needs.

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.
Managers may be required to provide detailed background information to obtain local alcohol and/or tobacco sales licenses; 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 activities.
Help customers in a positive and 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 communications about store activities.
Maintain the 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 a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom to company standards.
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
Follow safety guidelines and company policies and procedures, and ensure associates follow them as well.
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.