Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Detroit, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I supports store operations, customer service, and team development. The role assists the Store Manager with daily activities, helps maintain merchandise and store presentation, supports administrative and loss-prevention tasks, and helps supervise, train, and develop Store Associates. The position also requires maintaining a clean, safe, and respectful store environment and completing other duties as assigned. The position is part-time at Family Dollar, located at 4645 W Vernor Highway, Detroit, Michigan 48209. Managers at stores selling alcohol and/or tobacco may be required by the local jurisdiction to provide detailed background information to obtain the required license. Failure to comply with or qualify for 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.
Managers at stores selling alcohol and/or tobacco may need to provide detailed background information required by the local jurisdiction to obtain a license; failure to comply with or qualify for a license can 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, 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 promotional effectiveness of storefront fixtures and displays.
Assist with ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping, payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits and receipts, and loss prevention.
Maintain store areas to company standards, including a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom.
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, and ensure store associates follow company policies and procedures.
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 all areas neat and presentable.
Perform other duties as assigned.