OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a retail associate to assist with store functions and day-to-day operations. This role includes managing staff, maintaining store standards, and ensuring an effective environment for both customers and associates. Competitive benefits and flexible schedules are offered, along with a fast-paced and energetic work atmosphere.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Stock purchase programs

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 day-to-day store activities and management.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in absence of Store Manager.
• Oversee Associates when Store Manager is not present.

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

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day 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 cash.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment for customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Keep all areas of the store, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, oversee hourly Associates.
• Process all corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Maintain sales effectiveness on the sales floor and seasonal areas.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Coordinate signage and maintain store displays for promotional effectiveness.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with weekly scheduling and store supply management.
• Maintain checkout area and ensure store-front program racks/displays are replenished 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. Benefits include health and welfare programs, employee assistance, paid time off, retirement plans, and stock purchase programs.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will perform other duties as required. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.