OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Store Associate in Ashtabula, Ohio. This role involves assisting with daily store operations, managing staff in the absence of the Store Manager, and ensuring a high-quality shopping experience for customers. The ideal candidate should have prior retail experience and strong communication skills, with opportunities for growth and generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure proper staffing coverage.

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 activities as directed by the Store Manager.
2. Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
3. Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
4. Adhere to all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment for customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Keep all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not present, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all corporate directives such as Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
9. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
10. Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
11. Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
12. Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
13. Maintain promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
14. Manage seasonal areas to maximize sales.
15. Coordinate signage used in the store.
16. Process damaged merchandise daily.
17. Assist in creating weekly schedules.
18. Manage store supplies and control expenses.
19. Maintain checkout area and merchandising to maximize impulse sales.
20. Refill coolers and front-of-store displays daily.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• 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 our people by offering:

• Health and welfare programs (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This 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.