OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can work in a vibrant environment that values your contributions! This role involves assisting with daily store operations, managing staff, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. You will be responsible for maintaining store standards and supporting the Store Manager in various tasks. With flexible schedules and generous benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for growth and development in the retail sector. If you're passionate about retail and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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 store operations and day-to-day activities.
• Manage cashiering and ensure compliance with cash handling practices.
• Oversee promotional effectiveness of displays and signage.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Cash Handling

Education

High School Diploma

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 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 with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices and guidelines are followed by all associates.
• Oversee promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays.
• Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
• Coordinate signage used in the store.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with weekly scheduling.
• Manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Maintain merchandising and checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and program racks/displays daily (balloon program, sunglasses, batteries, etc.).

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. Eligible associates receive 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 by Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.