OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to join their team. This role involves supporting the Store Manager in daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring a welcoming environment for customers. The ideal candidate will have previous retail management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With generous benefits and flexible schedules, this position offers a great opportunity to grow within a supportive company culture that values its associates. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today!

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store operations and manage daily activities.
• Supervise hourly associates in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and company policies.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Cash Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

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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 the front-end and sales floor operations. Also assist with hiring, training, and developing store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Able to perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist the Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not on the premises, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all SSC Corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and any additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist the Store Manager with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily.
• Assist in managing cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices and guidelines are followed.
• Ensure the promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
• Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas in the store.
• Coordinate appropriate signage utilization in the store.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise and process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist Store Manager with weekly scheduling.
• Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• 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. Eligible associates receive health and welfare programs (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail