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.