OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Store Associate to join their team in Blaine, Minnesota. The role involves assisting with daily store operations, maintaining customer service standards, and supporting the Store Manager in various tasks. Ideal candidates will have retail and management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers flexible work 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.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers.
• Assist the Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets.

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. Able to perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
3. Assist the Store Manager 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, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all SSC Corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
9. Assist the Store Manager on the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
10. Assist the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily.
11. Assist in managing cashiering activities to ensure all company cash handling practices and guidelines are followed at all times.
12. Support promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays.
13. Assist in managing sales effectiveness of seasonal areas in the store.
14. Coordinate appropriate signage used in the store.
15. Assist with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise and process damaged merchandise daily.
16. Assist Store Manager with creating weekly schedules.
17. Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
18. Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
19. Ensure coolers and store-front program racks/displays are refilled daily (balloon program, sunglasses, batteries, etc.).

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 drives us to invest in our people. As we work towards a healthier future, we provide eligible associates with health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision; 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.