Assistant Store Manager - Retail Ops & People Leader

Dollar Tree Stores; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Waterloo, Iowa seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will help supervise associates, keep the sales floor and stockroom organized, and assist with scheduling and inventory tasks to meet company standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and leadership in a fast-paced retail setting. This is a part-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs 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.

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, transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor and maintain seasonal areas.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Process directives and communications related to store activities.
• Maintain promotional fixtures and displays for store effectiveness.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping including payroll, scheduling, and cash deposits, and loss prevention.
• Maintain store areas, 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 safety guidelines; ensure staff follows procedures.
• Help Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment with customers and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores in Waterloo, Iowa seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will help supervise associates, keep the sales floor and stockroom organized, and assist with scheduling and inventory tasks to meet company standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and leadership in a fast-paced retail setting. This is a part-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth within the company.