OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

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

Job summary

Join a leading retail company where you can work in your neighborhood! As a key team member, you will assist with daily store operations, manage staff, and ensure a positive shopping experience. We offer flexible schedules and generous benefits, including health programs and paid time off. This role is perfect for those with prior retail experience looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in absence of Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure cash handling practices.

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 store areas, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not present, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all corporate directives and communications related to store activities.
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, ensuring cash handling practices are followed.
13. Enhance promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
14. Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
15. Coordinate appropriate signage in the store.
16. Process damaged merchandise daily.
17. Assist with weekly scheduling.
18. Manage store supplies and control expenses.
19. Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout area for impulse sales.
20. Refill coolers and program racks/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 provide health and welfare programs, paid time off, retirement plans, and other benefits.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. All associates will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.