Assistant Manager I

Dollar Tree Stores INC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores INC is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Chicago to support store operations, drive customer service excellence, and develop the store team. The role focuses on daily store activities, merchandising, and ensuring a safe, high-energy environment for customers and colleagues.

The position involves opening/closing procedures, assisting in scheduling and payroll, and maintaining stockroom to floor transfers while upholding company standards and directives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; ability to read, interpret operational directives.
• Store management experience in retail preferred.
• Lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical tasks as required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.
• Customer service, organizational and problem-solving skills 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 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 effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, payroll/scheduling, cash deposits, and loss prevention
• Maintain a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom to company standards
• Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash
• Adhere to safety guidelines and company policies; ensure associates comply
• Help Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment with customers and staff
• Maintain cleanliness of the store, bathrooms, floors, and trash disposal
• Other duties as assigned
• Notes: job description may be amended over time
• Employment is at-will, may be terminated by employee or company at any time

Skills

Store management experience

High school diploma

Customer service

Strong communication

Team development

Stock/merchandising

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

We're seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service and team development.

Duties

• 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!

Equal Opportunity

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.

Notes

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.

Location & Hours

Part time 4540 N Pulaski Road..., Chicago, Illinois 60630-4416 08840 Dollar Tree From: 19 To: 19.5

Why Join Us

Here, you'll have the opportunity to connect with people every day - creating memorable experiences for our customers while also building a career that can take you anywhere. Join our team and see where your journey can take you. We're invested in your health and wellness. That's why we invest in perks, programs, and resources that help you at every stage of your life and career.