OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a dedicated store associate to assist with daily operations and ensure a positive shopping experience. The role includes managing store activities, supervising staff, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a supportive team environment. Join us to work where you love to shop and enjoy flexible schedules and generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase plans

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing 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.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

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. Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
4. Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, staff, 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, take direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all SSC Corporate directives related to store activities.
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. Optimize promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
14. Manage seasonal areas for sales effectiveness.
15. Coordinate store signage.
16. Process damaged merchandise daily.
17. Assist with weekly scheduling.
18. Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
19. Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout areas to maximize impulse sales.
20. 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 our people by offering health and welfare programs, paid time off, retirement plans, employee stock purchase plans, and more.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.