Assistant Manager I

Dollar Tree Stores; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail store in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Manager I to support store operations. The role involves assisting with daily activities, providing exceptional customer service, and developing team members. Candidates should have strong communication skills, retail experience, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. A high school diploma is preferred, and the position offers various perks including retirement plans and educational assistance.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and meet demands of frequent movement.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills are required.
• Experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Help customers in a positive manner and address any concerns.
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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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

• 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.

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

Address: 8517 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60619-6115

Min: 18.5

Max: 19

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Retail

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