Retail Operations Lead — Assistant Store Manager

Family Dollar; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Dollar in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will assist with day-to-day activities, merchandise handling, and ensuring store cleanliness and safety.

The role emphasizes supervising and training Store Associates, maintaining promotional displays, and following corporate directives while delivering a positive shopping experience for customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment preferred.
• Lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills required.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Support customer service and address questions or concerns.
• Assist in organizing and transferring merchandise from delivery to stockroom and sales floor.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Process corporate directives and store communications.
• Maintain promotional fixtures and displays.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged goods, payroll and scheduling, and cash handling.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked store and organized stockroom.
• Protect company assets including store cash and ensure policy compliance.
• Help supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and respectful environment with customers and staff.

Skills

Store management experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical ability (lift up to 55 lbs)

Communication skills

Teamwork / interpersonal

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Family Dollar in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will assist with day-to-day activities, merchandise handling, and ensuring store cleanliness and safety.

The role emphasizes supervising and training Store Associates, maintaining promotional displays, and following corporate directives while delivering a positive shopping experience for customers.