OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a Store Associate to assist with daily store operations in Chatham, Illinois. This role involves managing store functions, supervising associates, and ensuring a friendly customer environment. Ideal candidates should have retail experience and strong communication skills. Enjoy flexible schedules and generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase programs

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Take direct supervisory responsibility for hourly associates when needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

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. Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not on the premises, take direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all corporate directives and store-related communications as delegated by the Store Manager.
9. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
10. Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
11. Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
12. Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
13. Coordinate store signage and promotional displays.
14. Manage seasonal store areas for sales effectiveness.
15. Assist with store supplies and expense control.
16. Maintain the checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
17. Refill coolers and store-front displays 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 employee stock purchase programs.

This job description is not exhaustive 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. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.