Retail Store Leader — Assistant Manager

Family Dollar; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Family Dollar in Providence, RI is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will help with daily tasks, merchandise flow, staffing, and loss prevention while maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for customers and associates.

The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, the ability to lift up to 55 lbs, and a commitment to company policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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. and perform physical tasks.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address questions or concerns.
• Help organize and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor and maintain seasonal areas.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Process corporate directives and communications related to store activities.
• Maintain promotional displays and stockroom organization.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, cash handling), and loss prevention.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked store and secure assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to policies and safety guidelines and ensure staff follows procedures.
• Help Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment for customers and staff.
• Maintain store cleanliness including bathrooms, floors, trash, and overall neatness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Family Dollar in Providence, RI is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will help with daily tasks, merchandise flow, staffing, and loss prevention while maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for customers and associates.

The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, the ability to lift up to 55 lbs, and a commitment to company policies and safety guidelines.