OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Bethalto (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is hiring for a store position where you will assist with daily operations and manage staff in the absence of the Store Manager. This role involves maintaining store standards, handling cash, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The company offers flexible schedules and generous benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those seeking retail experience.

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 day-to-day store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in absence of Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and follow cash handling practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

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 procedures including 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, take direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly Associates.
8. Process all SSC Corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
9. Handle requests and additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
10. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
11. Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
12. Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
13. Manage cashiering activities to follow all cash handling practices and guidelines.
14. Oversee promotional fixtures and displays for effectiveness.
15. Manage seasonal areas to maximize sales.
16. Coordinate store signage appropriately.
17. Process damaged merchandise daily.
18. Assist with weekly schedule creation.
19. Manage store supplies and control expenses.
20. Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout areas to maximize impulse sales.
21. Ensure coolers and program racks/displays are refilled 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 providing health and welfare programs, 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.