OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to oversee store operations and assist in staff management. This role involves ensuring store standards, managing cash handling, and supporting the Store Manager. Ideal candidates will have prior retail management experience and strong communication skills. Join a team that values contributions and offers generous benefits, including health programs and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Maintain a professional environment and adhere to policies.
• Assist Store Manager in hiring, training, and scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

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 the hiring, training, and development of 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 & guidelines are followed.
• Oversee promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
• Assist in managing sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
• Coordinate appropriate signage in the store.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise and process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist Store Manager in creating weekly schedules.
• Help manage store supplies and expense control.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and storefront program racks/displays are refilled daily (e.g., balloon program, sunglasses, batteries).

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 provide eligible associates with health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not a complete list of duties 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.