Assistant Manager I

DOLLAR TREE STORES CANADA, INC.; Leamington; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Dollar Tree, Inc. in Leamington, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development.

You will assist with daily tasks, supervise Store Associates, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for customers and staff. This role requires strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills, plus the ability to lift up to 55 lbs and work in a high-energy retail setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills required.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store operations and day-to-day activities.
• Support customers with a positive, approachable experience.
• Help merchandise transfer from delivery to stockroom and sales floor.
• Assist opening and closing procedures.
• Supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety.
• Protect company assets and manage loss prevention.
• Collaborate with Store Manager and follow corporate directives.
• Support inventory control and cash handling as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service and team development. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address any questions or concerns they may have
• Help organize, and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor as needed and ensure the seasonal areas of the store are maintained
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
• Process all corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests and any additional communications related to store activities
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss prevention
• Maintain areas of the store, including a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom, to company standards
• 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 and procedures
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable
• Other duties as assigned*

Skills and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc.) is required. Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred. Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting. Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required. Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required. Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills are required. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills are required.

Perks and Benefits: We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans
• Educational Assistance
• And much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at our discretion. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Part time 288 Erie St South,Leamington,Ontario N8H 3C5 Operations 40111 Dollar Tree

As a Dollar Tree associate, you'll create a positive shopping experience and impact our communities every day, making you an essential part of our team. We put value front and center – it's what our business is built on. At Dollar Tree Canada, we aim to go above and beyond the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve. We see an exciting path forward as a company, and our people will lead the way. Discover The Value of You at Dollar Tree Canada – join our team today!