Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar; Lamoni (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; 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 Lamoni, Iowa, is seeking an Assistant Manager I to support store operations and enhance customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in retail management. Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, training staff, and ensuring a positive shopping environment. Benefits offered include medical insurance, retirement plans, and educational assistance. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with physical demands such as lifting up to 55 lbs.

Qualifications

• Retail, grocery, or drug store management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to read and explain operational directives required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day‑to‑day store activities and operations.
• Provide positive customer service and address inquiries.
• Transfer and organize merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom.
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop associates.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Manager I – Family Dollar

This role supports store operations, customer service, and team development within a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day‑to‑day store activities and operations.
• Provide positive customer service and address inquiries.
• Transfer and organize merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom and sales floor, maintaining seasonal areas.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Process corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey requests, and other communications.
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of storefront fixtures and displays.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged goods, and record keeping (payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits/receipts).
• Maintain a well‑stocked sales floor and organized stockroom to company standards.
• Protect company assets, including store cash.
• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and company policies.
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop associates.
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment and professional interactions with customers, associates, and leaders.
• Keep the store clean, including bathrooms and floors, and ensure all areas are presentable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read and explain operational directives required.
• Retail, grocery, or drug store management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills required.
• Ability to work in a high‑energy, team environment required.
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills required.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills required.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans.
• Educational assistance.
• Additional benefits available.

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.