assistant manager - retail

Dollar Tree; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Dollar Tree Canada in Sault Ste Marie, ON is seeking an Assistant Store Manager (Part-time) to support store operations, customer service, and team development.

The role involves assisting with daily store activities, organizing merchandise, handling opening/closing, processing directives, and maintaining displays and stockrooms. Ideal candidate has a high school diploma, retail management experience preferred, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs; starting pay is $17.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store operations and day-to-day activities.
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address questions or concerns.
• Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor and maintain seasonal areas.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Maintain promotional displays and stockroom to company standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Assistant Manager I

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Employer details Dollar Tree

assistant manager - retail

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 The starting pay for a part‑time Assistant Store Manager is $17.85 per hour.

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. We support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know about any individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

Part timeUnit 10,Sault Ste Marie,Ontario P6A 3T1Operations40263Dollar Tree

• Location Sault Ste. Marie , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 17.85 to $ 17.85 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Part time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source CareerBeacon #3638934

• Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Advertised until

2026-09-16

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