Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Baldwyn, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Dollar is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help with store operations, customer service, and team development. The role supports day-to-day store activities, helps maintain merchandise and sales-floor standards, assists with operational and administrative tasks, and helps the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates. The position also involves maintaining a clean, safe, respectful, and welcoming store environment, protecting company assets, and following company policies and procedures. The position is part time and is located at 441 N. 4th Street, Baldwyn, Mississippi 38824. Managers may be required by the local jurisdiction to provide detailed background information to obtain licenses for stores that sell alcohol and/or tobacco. Failure to comply with or qualify for a required license may lead to demotion or separation from employment. The job specification is not a complete or exclusive list of duties and may be amended as business needs evolve. The position is at-will and the job description is not a contract of employment.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives, such as merchandise schematics.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds from floor level 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.

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.
Help 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 the 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 the sales floor and stockroom to company standards, including keeping the sales floor well stocked and the stockroom organized.
Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
Follow safety guidelines and company policies and procedures, and ensure store associates follow them.
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 or required by the supervisor.