Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar•Timpson, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager I supports the Store Manager with store operations, customer service, and team development. The role helps maintain store merchandise, displays, cleanliness, safety, and compliance with company procedures, while providing a positive environment for customers and associates. Duties may include other related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives, such as merchandise schematics.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds 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.
Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Managers may be required by the local jurisdiction to provide detailed background information necessary to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products; failure to comply with or qualify for a required license can lead to demotion or separation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Store management experience in a retail, grocery, or drug store environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with store functions and day-to-day 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 about store activities.
Maintain the promotional effectiveness of storefront fixtures and displays.
Assist with ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll and 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 company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, and ensure store associates do the same.
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.
Provide detailed background information if required by the local jurisdiction to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products.