Assistant Manager I

About This Role

The Assistant Manager I supports store operations, enhances customer service, and develops the team within a retail environment. This role involves managing day-to-day activities, merchandise flow, and maintaining store standards to ensure a positive shopping experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address any questions or concerns
• Organize, and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor, maintaining seasonal areas
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
• Process all corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information requests
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits), and loss prevention
• Maintain a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom
• Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash
• Adhere to policies and procedures including safety guidelines and ensure all store associates follow company policies
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning restrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, and taking out trash

Requirements

• Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height
• Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred

Nice to Have

• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment

Benefits