OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading retail store where you can work in a friendly environment and enjoy flexible schedules. This role involves assisting with daily store operations, managing staff, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a positive shopping experience while developing your skills in retail management. With generous benefits and the chance to work in your neighborhood, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive and engaging workplace.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Programs

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with daily store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Maintain store standards and manage cashiering activities.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

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.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Maintain all areas of the store to company standards, including recovery of the stockroom and sales floor.
• When the Store Manager is not present, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives and store-related communications delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage and sales effectiveness on the sales floor daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Coordinate store signage and manage seasonal displays.
• Handle damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist in creating weekly schedules and managing store supplies and expenses.
• Maintain merchandising and checkout areas to maximize sales.
• 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 invest in our people by providing health and welfare programs, 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 perform other duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.