Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Lake Butler, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I supports the Store Manager with store operations, customer service, and team development. The role assists with daily store activities, merchandise handling and organization, opening and closing procedures, corporate directives, displays and promotions, ordering and processing merchandise, record keeping, loss prevention, and protection of company assets. The Assistant Manager helps maintain the store and stockroom to company standards, supports policy and safety compliance, and helps supervise, train, and develop Store Associates. The position also includes maintaining store cleanliness, including bathrooms, floors, trash, and other areas. Other duties may be assigned. This is a part-time position with Family Dollar at 675 W Main St, Lake Butler, Florida 32054-1033. Managers at stores selling alcohol and/or tobacco may be required by local jurisdiction to provide background information to obtain the necessary licenses. Failure to comply with or qualify for the license may result in demotion or separation from employment. The job description is not a contract of employment; employment is at-will and duties may change based on 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 is preferred.
Store management experience in a retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred.

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, 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 and procedures, including safety guidelines, and ensure store associates follow company policies and procedures.
Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
Help ensure 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.