OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Albany (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and community-focused company where you can work in a friendly environment while contributing to daily store operations. This role involves assisting with various store functions, ensuring a high standard of customer service, and maintaining store organization. You'll have the opportunity to develop your management skills while working in a high-energy team setting. Enjoy flexible schedules, generous benefits, and the chance to grow within a supportive workplace. If you are passionate about retail and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Stock Purchase Programs

Qualifications

• Preferred prior retail and management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day store activities directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Maintain a professional environment with customers and staff.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

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.
• Assist in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Maintain all store areas to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, assume direct supervisory responsibility for hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives and communications related to store activities.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Optimize promotional fixtures and displays.
• Manage seasonal areas for sales effectiveness.
• Coordinate signage in the store.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with weekly scheduling.
• Manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Maintain merchandising and checkout areas to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and displays daily (e.g., balloon program, sunglasses, batteries).

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

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

We value our associates' contributions, which drive us to invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs, employee assistance, paid time off, retirement plans, and stock purchase programs.

This description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will perform any other duties as required by their supervisor. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.