OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with operational tasks in the store. Responsibilities include managing daily activities, supporting staff training, and ensuring a professional environment. The role offers flexible schedules and generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and follow cash handling practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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.

Responsible for assisting with all operational tasks within the store as delegated and assigned by the Store Manager, with a main focus on front-end and sales floor operations. Also assist with the hiring, training, and development of store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily 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.
• Maintain all store areas, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, assume supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all SSC 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 all cash handling practices & guidelines.
• Oversee promotional fixtures and displays for effectiveness.
• Manage seasonal sales areas and signage.
• Handle damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with weekly schedule creation.
• Manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Maintain checkout area merchandising to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and program racks/displays daily (e.g., balloons, 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. Eligible associates receive health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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 by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.