Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar; Holmes (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

A retail chain in Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant Manager I who will be responsible for supporting store operations, customer service, and team development. Candidates should have a high school diploma and previous store management experience is preferred. Essential skills include strong communication, customer service, and organizational abilities. The role requires lifting up to 55 lbs and managing store conditions, while maintaining a positive and professional environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. and meet demands of frequent walking.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Help customers with questions and concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store.
• Supervise and train Store Associates.
• Process corporate directives and maintain records.
• Maintain store cleanliness and display standards.
• Protect company assets and adhere to policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Exceptional customer service

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Manager I

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We’re seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service, and team development.

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.
• Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom or sales floor as needed; maintain seasonal areas of the store.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as required.
• Process corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information requests.
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of store‑front fixtures and displays.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, and record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits and receipts).
• Maintain areas of the store—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, ensuring all store associates follow company policies.
• 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 the cleanliness throughout the store—cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives required.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment 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 required.
• Ability to work in a high‑energy, team environment required.
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills required.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans.
• Educational Assistance.
• And much more.

Additional Information

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 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.