Assistant Manager I

Dollar Tree Stores; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Tinley Park, Illinois is seeking a part-time associate to assist with store functions, help customers, and maintain store organization. Responsibilities include handling merchandise, performing opening and closing procedures, and ensuring a positive shopping environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and some retail management experience is preferred. Comprehensive perks include insurance options and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.
• Ability to work in a high‑energy, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Help customers address questions or concerns.
• Organize and transfer merchandise as needed.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Store management experience

Strong communication skills

Exceptional customer service

Problem solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance
• And 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.

Part time