Assistant Manager I

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dollar Tree Canada is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Ponoka, Alberta to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will assist with daily store activities, supervise associates, and ensure safety and policy compliance while maintaining asset protection and accurate payroll, scheduling, and cash handling.

The role requires strong communication, a high-energy team mindset, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs; prior store leadership in retail is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics).
• 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 is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address questions or concerns.
• Help organize and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor and maintain seasonal areas.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Process corporate directives and communications related to store activities.
• Maintain promotional fixtures and displays.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, payroll, scheduling, and cash handling.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom.
• Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and company policies by staff.
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and respectful environment with customers and staff.
• Keep store clean, restocked, and presentable; handle trash and janitorial tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Reading directives

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

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 is required

At Dollar Tree Canada, we value a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential and the insights and innovation that diverse teams bring.

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Part time 5011 48 Ave.,Ponoka,Alberta T4J 1J3 Operations 40193 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!