EMERGING STORE LEADER - Manager in Training

Family Dollar; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Emerging Store Leader to foster a welcoming environment and ensure smooth daily operations. In this pivotal role, you'll develop your leadership skills while collaborating with various teams, preparing for future advancement to Store Manager. The company is committed to associate development, offering comprehensive training and a clear path to promotion within 12 months. Join this transformative team and make a difference in the lives of customers and associates alike, while enjoying a variety of perks and benefits that support your overall well-being.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plans with Matching Contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Employee Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Preferred store management experience in retail or grocery.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure store operations meet company standards.
• Champion exceptional customer service and team environment.
• Assist with staffing audits and operational efficiency.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Relationship Management

Leadership Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Store Family Dollar

Emerging Store Leader

Your enthusiastic personality along with your love of collaboration and creating positive experiences makes you a great fit for our Emerging Store Leader role. Join our team and help build a welcoming environment for everyone!

Your role at Family Dollar:

As an Emerging Store Leader at Family Dollar, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the daily smooth operations of our stores within your assigned locations while preparing for a role as a future Store Manager. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, collaborate with multiple teams, and prepare for the next step in your career.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Work with Store Manager to ensure that store operating procedures and processes are following company standards and assist with retraining associates as needed.
2. Assist with staffing audits, store processes, and asset protection functions and provide input on operational efficiency and process compliance.
3. Champion exceptional customer service and foster a positive, team-oriented environment.
4. Provide support in inventory preparation and Door to Shelf functions.
5. Provide flexible support for daily operations at assigned stores, including store recovery, PTO/LOA coverage, and special projects.
6. Assist Store Manager in store office set up, maintaining clipboard or logbook, and other supervisory tasks as requested.
7. Travel up to 50% of the time to support store operations.
8. Other duties as assigned by District Manager or Regional Director.

We believe in developing our associates to their fullest potential. Our Emerging Store Leaders are critical to providing great customer experiences and ensuring the success of our stores. You’ll receive comprehensive training, leadership development, and the opportunity to advance to a Store Manager role within 12 months.

Your Skills and Experience:

1. High school or equivalent is preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc.) is required.
2. Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred.
3. Valid Driver’s License is required.
4. 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, with or without reasonable accommodation is required.
5. Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays is required.
6. Exceptional customer service, communication and problem-solving skills are required.
7. Strong relationship management skills are a must.

Your Perks and Benefits:

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

1. Employee Assistance Program.
2. Retirement plans with matching contributions.
3. Employee Stock Purchase Program.
4. Educational Assistance.
5. Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services.
6. And much more!

Who We Are:

Family Dollar is about more than delivering value. It's about making a difference in our customers’ lives and exceeding their expectations – and we do that every day. As committed as we are to our customers, we are equally committed to our associates. They are the ones who drive change, both in the communities we serve and in our company.

There is a transformation happening at Family Dollar with our people leading the way – and you can help write that success story. Join our team today and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree, Inc. is 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 the discretion of Dollar Tree, Inc. 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 at Dollar Tree, Inc. 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.

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are Equal Opportunity employers.