Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Chester, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Dollar is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. The role assists with daily store activities, merchandise flow and presentation, opening and closing procedures, corporate directives, record keeping, loss prevention, and maintaining store standards. The Assistant Manager helps supervise, train, and develop Store Associates and supports a positive, safe, and respectful environment for customers and employees. The position also includes keeping the store clean and presentable, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, and taking out trash. Other duties may be assigned. The position is part-time and located at 1915 W 9th Street, Chester, Pennsylvania 19013-2719. Managers at stores that sell alcohol and/or tobacco may be required by the local jurisdiction to provide detailed background information to obtain the relevant license; failure to comply or qualify may result in demotion or separation from employment. Employment is at-will, and this job description may be modified to meet evolving 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.
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.
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.
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 related to store activities.
Maintain 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 the sales floor and stockroom to company standards.
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 areas neat and presentable.
Perform other duties as assigned.