Assistant Manager II

Family Dollar; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

A retail corporation is seeking an Assistant Manager II to oversee store operations in Watervliet, NY. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills along with the ability to assist in team management and deliver excellent customer service. Ideal candidates have experience in retail management and are comfortable lifting up to 55 lbs. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage between $19.00 and $19.75, and applicants should be prepared for a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read and interpret operational directives required.
• Store management experience in retail preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs from floor to shoulder height.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Help customers in a positive and approachable manner.
• Organize and transfer merchandise as needed.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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. 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 trucks to the stockroom and sales floor as needed, ensuring seasonal areas are maintained
• Perform opening and closing procedures as required
• Process corporate directives such as 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 items, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss prevention
• Maintain 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 is required
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment (preferred)
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to 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!

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 should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at our discretion. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

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.

Full time

Hourly range: $19.00 – $19.75

Location: 2611 2nd Ave, Watervliet, New York 12189‑1928 (ZIP 21871)

Employment type

Full‑time