Part Time - Assistant Store Manager

Summary

Big Lots is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at great values to the communities we serve.

As a Big Lots Assistant Manager you will provide excellent customer service to our customers and support the Store Manager with the overall operation of the store to achieve company deliverables.

• Assist with the hiring, training, and development of store team members as delegated by the Store Manager
• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager
• Perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager
• Assist the Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash
• Adhere to all policies and procedures including safety guidelines
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors
• Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery
• Direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly team members when the Store Manager is not on the premises
• Process all SSC Corporate directives
• Assist the Store Manager on the receipt and return of DSD merchandise
• Assist in the management of freight flow
• Meet or exceed productivity standards
• Assist in ordering and stocking all merchandise needs
• Assist in maintaining stockroom organization
• Assist in ensuring the sales floor is sales effective daily
• Assist in planning and implementing all directives in the Store Operations Weekly Bulletin

• Preferred prior retail and management experience
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and written skills
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs from floor level to above shoulder height; meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment
• Ability to work a flexible, part-time schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Retirement plans benefit

Variety Wholesalers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.