ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Store Manager, where you can thrive in a supportive environment that values customer service and teamwork. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring a clean, well-stocked store while providing exceptional service to customers. You will play a crucial role in daily operations, from supervising staff to maintaining inventory and supporting loss prevention efforts. With flexible scheduling and the chance to grow within the company, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in their community.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Generous benefits

Ability to work today and get paid tomorrow

Qualifications

• Prefer completion of high school or equivalent.
• Experience in retail or grocery management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in daily operations and customer service.
• Supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Maintain store appearance and inventory.

Skills

Customer focus

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Summary:
Work where you love to shop! Family Dollar is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.

We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules, and the ability to work today and get paid tomorrow.

As a Family Dollar Assistant Store Manager, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers. A key responsibility includes assisting the Store Manager in the daily operation of the store. Under the direction of the Store Manager, you will also be responsible for maintaining inventories, store appearance, and completing daily paperwork.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greets and assists customers in a positive, approachable manner. Answers questions and resolves customer inquiries and concerns.
• Maintains a presence in the store by providing excellent customer service.
• Ensures a clean, well-stocked store for customers.
• At the direction of the Store Manager, supervises, trains, and develops Store Associates on Family Dollar operating practices and procedures.
• Assists in unloading all merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store.
• Assists Store Manager in ordering merchandise and record keeping, including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts.
• Supports Store Manager in loss prevention efforts.
• Assumes certain management responsibilities in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics).
• Experience: Prefer store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environments.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs., and occasionally up to 55 lbs., from floor level to above shoulder height; capable of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability: Ability to work flexible, full-time schedules, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Skills & Competencies: Customer focus, developing potential, results-driven, strong organizational skills, communication skills, problem-solving/decision-making, job knowledge, and relationship management.