OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree, a leading retail chain, seeks a Store Associate in Cicero, IL. In this role, you'll assist the Store Manager in daily operations, ensuring store standards are met and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and retail experience, contributing to a fast-paced, energetic team environment.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily store operations and functions under the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Ensure compliance with cash handling practices and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

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 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 other 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 the Store Manager in ensuring the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices & guidelines are followed by all Associates.
• Enhance promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
• Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal store areas.
• Coordinate appropriate signage in the store.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist Store Manager with creating weekly schedules.
• Manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout areas to maximize impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and store-front 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 including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision, 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 job duties, which may be amended from time to time 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.