OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a store associate in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The role involves assisting with daily store operations, managing cash handling, and ensuring a friendly customer environment. Ideal candidates will have prior retail experience and strong communication skills, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced team setting.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Flexible work schedules

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

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

1. Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
2. Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
3. Assist in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
4. Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not on the premises, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all corporate directives and communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
9. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
10. Ensure proper staffing coverage and sales floor effectiveness daily.
11. Manage cashiering activities to ensure cash handling guidelines are followed.
12. Coordinate signage and manage seasonal displays to maximize sales.
13. Process damaged merchandise daily.
14. Assist with weekly scheduling and store supplies management.
15. Maintain merchandising and checkout areas to maximize impulse sales.
16. Refill coolers and program racks/displays daily.

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 and invest in their well-being through health, welfare, and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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