OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a Store Associate to assist with daily store operations, ensuring a friendly environment and effective sales. Ideal candidates should have retail experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a team. We offer flexible schedules and generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

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 and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in absence of Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure cash handling practices.

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 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, 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, including pull and hold/destroy, task compliance, and key survey information.
9. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
10. Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
11. Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
12. Manage cashiering activities to ensure cash handling practices and guidelines are followed.
13. Optimize promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
14. Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
15. Coordinate store signage.
16. Process damaged merchandise daily.
17. Assist with weekly schedule creation.
18. Manage store supplies and control expenses.
19. Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
20. Refill coolers and store-front displays daily, including balloon programs, 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 to our success, which drives us to invest in our people. We offer 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 description is not exhaustive and may be amended at any time. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.