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Responsible for assisting with all operational tasks within the store as delegated and assigned by the Store Manager, with a main focus on the front-end and sales floor operations. Also assist with the hiring, training, and development of 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 the Store Manager with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
- Assist the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily.
- Assist in managing cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices & guidelines are followed.
- Oversee promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
- Assist in managing sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
- Coordinate appropriate signage in the store.
- Process damaged merchandise daily.
- Assist Store Manager with creating weekly schedules.
- Assist in managing store supplies and controlling expenses.
- Help merchandise and maintain 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, offering health and welfare programs, paid time off, retirement plans, employee stock purchase program, and more.
This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.