Assistant Store Lead — Operations & Customer Experience

Dollar Tree Stores; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Lawrence, KS is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, deliver excellent customer service, and contribute to team development. You will assist with opening and closing tasks, merchandise handling, and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor and stockroom to company standards.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will help supervise and train Store Associates, ensure adherence to policies, and promote a positive, safe, and respectful

Qualifications

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

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, 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores in Lawrence, KS is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, deliver excellent customer service, and contribute to team development. You will assist with opening and closing tasks, merchandise handling, and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor and stockroom to company standards.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will help supervise and train Store Associates, ensure adherence to policies, and promote a positive, safe, and respectful