OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to support daily store functions and enhance customer experience. This dynamic role involves assisting the Store Manager with operational tasks, supervising associates, and ensuring store standards are met. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion for retail. With generous benefits and flexible schedules, this opportunity allows you to grow within a supportive team while making a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily store operations and activities.
• Supervise hourly associates in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Manage store supplies and control expenses.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

Job description

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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 the 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

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. Assist in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
4. Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not on the premises, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. 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.
9. Assist the Store Manager with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise.
10. Follow VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
11. Assist the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily.
12. Assist in managing the sales effectiveness of the sales floor and seasonal areas.
13. Coordinate appropriate signage used in the store.
14. Process damaged merchandise daily.
15. Assist with creating weekly schedules.
16. Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
17. Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
18. Ensure coolers and store-front program racks/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, which drives us to invest in our people. We provide eligible associates with health and welfare programs, paid time off, retirement plans, employee stock purchase programs, and more.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.