Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar; Biglerville (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Additional rewards for well-being

Job summary

A national retail company in Biglerville is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. The role involves assisting with daily store functions, ensuring a positive shopping experience, maintaining store organization, and supervising staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma, store management experience in retail, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, ability to read and explain directives required.
• Store management experience in retail preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and meet physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day store operations.
• Help customers in a positive manner.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Supervise and train store associates.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team environment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’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:

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 and sales floor as needed, ensuring seasonal areas of the store are maintained.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Process all corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests and other 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 activities.
• 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.
• Maintain 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 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

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans.
• Educational assistance.
• Additional rewards to support health, wealth, and mental well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Specification Disclaimer

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not a complete list of job duties, and the incumbent may be required to perform additional duties as directed by their supervisor.

Employment At‑Will

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.

Licensing Requirement

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 or tobacco products. Failure to comply or qualify for such license can lead to demotion or separation of employment.

Location

3460 Biglerville Rd., Biglerville, Pennsylvania 17307-9501, 28792.