Assistant Manager I

Family Dollar; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); 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

Job summary

Family Dollar is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves overseeing store operations, providing exceptional customer service, and assisting in team development. Responsibilities include maintaining store cleanliness and organization, ensuring compliance with policies, and aiding in staff supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant management experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans, among others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in retail, grocery, or drug store management.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store operations and day-to-day activities.
• Help customers and address their questions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Duties

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:

• 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 and sales floor as needed and ensure seasonal areas of the store are maintained
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
• Process all corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and any additional 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
• 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
• Gather required background information for alcoholic beverage or tobacco licenses and comply with local jurisdictional requirements to avoid demotion or separation
• 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
• And much more!

Equal Opportunity

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.