OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading retail establishment where your contributions truly matter! This role offers the chance to engage with customers while managing daily store operations and supporting the development of your team. With flexible schedules and a focus on employee well-being, you’ll find a supportive environment that values your hard work. Enjoy generous benefits, including health programs and retirement plans, as you help create a positive shopping experience. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and thrive in a fast-paced retail setting!

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 required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily activities as directed.
• Oversee hourly associates when Store Manager is absent.
• Ensure the sales floor is effective and well-stocked daily.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

Job description

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 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 daily 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 store cash
• Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment for customers, staff, and supervisors
• Maintain store areas, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery
• When the Store Manager is not present, oversee hourly Associates
• Process all SSC Corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information
• Handle communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily
• Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines
• Manage promotional fixtures and displays for effectiveness
• Oversee seasonal area sales effectiveness
• Coordinate store signage
• Process damaged merchandise daily
• Assist with weekly schedule creation
• Manage store supplies and control expenses
• Maintain checkout area merchandising to maximize impulse sales
• Refill coolers and program racks/displays daily (e.g., balloons, 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. As we work towards a healthier future, we provide eligible associates with benefits including health and welfare programs, 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 any other related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.