OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is hiring for a management position at their Akron store. This role requires overseeing daily operations, managing cashiers, and ensuring store standards. Ideal candidates have prior retail management experience and strong communication skills, along with the ability to lift merchandise.

Benefits

Health, welfare, and retirement programs

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure cash handling practices are followed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Store Dollar Tree

Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.

We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules, and the ability to work today and get paid tomorrow.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Keep all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not on the premises, have supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives and store communications as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist with receipt and return of merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Help manage cashiering activities and ensure cash handling practices are followed.
• Support promotional displays and seasonal areas to maximize sales.
• Coordinate signage and maintain checkout area for impulse sales.
• Manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Refill coolers and displays daily, including promotional items.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to lift and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

We value our associates' contributions and invest in our people by providing health, welfare, and retirement programs, paid time off, and employee stock purchase options.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at any time. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.