Assistant Manager I

Dollar Tree•Carencro, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team, focusing on store operations, customer service, and team development. This role involves assisting with day-to-day store activities, positively interacting with customers, and managing merchandise from delivery to the sales floor, including maintaining seasonal areas. The Assistant Store Manager will be responsible for performing opening and closing procedures, processing corporate directives, and ensuring the effectiveness of store-front displays. Key duties also include assisting with merchandise ordering, processing damaged goods, record keeping (payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits/receipts), and loss prevention. The position requires maintaining store areas to company standards, securing company assets, and adhering to safety guidelines. A significant part of the role is to support the Store Manager in supervising, training, and developing Store Associates, fostering a positive, safe, and respectful environment. Additionally, the Assistant Store Manager is responsible for maintaining overall store cleanliness, including bathrooms, floors, and trash removal. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to ADA compliance and providing reasonable accommodations. Employment is at-will, and the job description may be modified. Managers may be required to provide detailed background information for specialized licenses (alcohol/tobacco) in certain jurisdictions, with non-compliance potentially leading to demotion or separation. The company values connecting with people, creating memorable customer experiences, and career development, investing in employee health and wellness through various perks and resources.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc.)
Must be able 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 are required
Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required
Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills are required
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills are required

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
Store management experience in 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 any questions or concerns they may have
Help organize, and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor as needed and ensure the seasonal areas of the store are maintained
Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
Process all corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests and any additional communications related to store activities
Maintain promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays
Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss prevention
Maintain areas of the store, including a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom, to company standards
Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash
Adhere to policies and procedures including safety guidelines and ensure all store associates follow company policies and procedures
Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates
Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable
Other duties as assigned
Provide certain detailed background information necessary to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages / tobacco products if required by local jurisdiction