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Weu2019re seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service and team development. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: + 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 Skills and Experience: + High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc.) is required + Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred + 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 Perks and Benefits: We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer: + Employee Assistance Program + Retirement plans + Educational Assistance + And much more _We are an equal opportunity employer committed to_ _complying with_ _the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities._ _This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position._ _This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at_ _our_ _discretion._ _Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor._ _Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be_ _modified_ _to meet evolving business needs. Employment is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may_ _terminate_ _the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice._ Full time 11213 E Us Highway 24,Independence,Missouri 64054-1513 21960 Family Dollar _We are required to obtain specialized licenses for those of our stores that sell alcohol and/or tobacco. As a manager, you may be required by the local jurisdiction where a store is situated to provide certain detailed background information necessary to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages / tobacco_ _products. Failure_ _to comply and/or qualify for such license can lead to demotion or separation of employment._