Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar; Mosheim (TN); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

A leading retail chain in Mosheim is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for part-time employment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily store operations, training associates, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates have strong communication and organizational skills, along with store management experience. This role requires physical stamina and a commitment to maintaining a positive store environment. Join a company that values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret operational directives.
• Store management experience preferred.
• Must lift up to 55 lbs and meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day store activities.
• Help customers and address their concerns.
• Supervise, train, and develop store associates.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Store Manager – 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 to sales floor as needed, ensuring seasonal areas are maintained
• Perform opening and closing procedures as required
• 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 storefront fixtures and displays
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss prevention
• Keep store areas, 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 them
• 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 preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics) 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

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans
• Educational Assistance
• And much more!

Location

8100 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Mosheim, TN 37818

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other (Retail)

Additional Information

We are required to obtain specialized licenses for stores that sell alcohol and/or tobacco. As a manager, you may be required by local jurisdiction to provide background information to obtain such a license. Failure to comply may lead to demotion or separation of employment.

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 does not constitute a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment is at‑will, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.