Assistant Manager I

Dollar Tree•Goodman, MS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team at Family Dollar. This role is crucial for assisting with store operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and contributing to team development. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day store activities, handling merchandise, performing opening and closing procedures, processing corporate directives, and maintaining store standards for cleanliness and organization. The Assistant Store Manager will also help supervise, train, and develop Store Associates, ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment for customers and staff. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations. Managers may be required to obtain specialized licenses for alcohol and/or tobacco sales, with failure to comply potentially leading to demotion or separation of employment. This position offers the opportunity to connect with people daily and build a career within the company.

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