Assistant Store Manager: Retail Ops & Team Leadership

Dollar Tree Stores; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

And much more!

Job summary

Dollar Tree in Lexington, KY is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will assist with opening/closing, merchandising, and daily tasks while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming shopping environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and the ability to manage in a fast-paced retail setting. This part-time position offers opportunities to develop staff and contribute to store performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; ability to read and explain directives is required.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and perform frequent walking, standing, and bending.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required.
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address questions or concerns.
• Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery truck 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 fixtures and displays.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged goods, records, and loss prevention.
• Keep store areas well-stocked and organized to company standards.
• Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to policies and procedures including safety guidelines.
• Help Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Maintain a positive, safe, respectful environment with customers, associates, and leaders.
• Maintain cleanliness of the store, restrooms, floors, and overall presentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Store operations

Customer service

Team development

Communication

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar Tree in Lexington, KY is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will assist with opening/closing, merchandising, and daily tasks while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming shopping environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and the ability to manage in a fast-paced retail setting. This part-time position offers opportunities to develop staff and contribute to store performance.