Retail Assistant Manager

Retail Assistant Manager Company Overview: Big Lots proudly serves communities by offering essential products at competitive prices. Store teams work in a fast-paced retail environment focused on delivering excellent service and maintaining operational efficiency. In this role, you will help support store leadership while ensuring the team provides a positive shopping experience. Role and Responsibilities of Retail Assistant Manager: This role assists the Store Manager in overseeing store operations while ensuring customers receive excellent service. You will help manage team members, maintain store standards, and support operational execution.

• Assist in hiring, training, and developing team members.
• Support daily operational responsibilities of the store.
• Perform store opening and closing duties when leadership is unavailable.
• Help protect company assets and manage store cash handling procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures.
• Promote a positive customer and team member environment.
• Maintain organization and presentation of sales floor and stockroom.
• Provide supervision to hourly associates when required.
• Execute corporate directives and operational initiatives.
• Assist with receiving and returning DSD merchandise shipments.
• Support merchandise freight processing.
• Monitor productivity performance.
• Assist with merchandise ordering and inventory replenishment.
• Maintain stockroom efficiency and organization.
• Ensure the sales floor remains customer-ready.
• Support weekly store operations initiatives. Required Skills and Experience of Retail Assistant Manager:
• Retail or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform standing, bending, climbing, pushing, and pulling tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-driven environment.
• Availability to work flexible retail schedules. Compensation and Benefits of Retail Assistant Manager:
• Flexible work schedules and strong benefits.
• Health coverage including medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision.
• Paid time off programs.
• Retirement savings options. About Big Lots: Big Lots provides essential merchandise at value prices while building a supportive workplace for employees. The company emphasizes teamwork, operational efficiency, and excellent customer service across its retail locations.