Assistant Manager I

Assistant Store ManagerWe're 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 activitiesHelp customers in a positive, approachable manner and address any questions or concerns they may haveHelp organize, and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor as needed and ensure the seasonal areas of the store are maintainedPerform opening and closing procedures as neededProcess all corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests and any additional communications related to store activitiesMaintain promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displaysAssist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss preventionMaintain areas of the store, including a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom, to company standardsProtect and secure all company assets, including store cashAdhere to policies and procedures including safety guidelines and ensure all store associates follow company policies and proceduresHelp the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store AssociatesEnsure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leadersResponsible 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 presentableOther 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 requiredStore management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferredMust 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 liftingStrong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are requiredAbility to work in a high-energy, team environment is requiredExceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills are requiredStrong problem solving and decision-making skills are requiredPerks 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 ProgramRetirement plansEducational AssistanceAnd 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.Part time 1324 East Main Street, Meriden, Connecticut 06450 26036 Family Dollar