OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a store associate to assist with daily operations and ensure a friendly shopping environment. The role includes managing store activities, supervising staff, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates should have retail experience and strong communication skills, with the ability to lift and transport merchandise.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

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

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 safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Maintain all areas of the store to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not on the premises, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all corporate directives related to store activities.
9. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
10. Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
11. Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
12. Manage cashiering activities to follow all cash handling practices and guidelines.
13. Manage promotional fixtures and displays.
14. Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
15. Coordinate store signage.
16. Process damaged merchandise daily.
17. Assist with weekly schedule creation.
18. Manage store supplies and expenses.
19. Maintain merchandising and checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
20. Refill coolers and displays daily, including promotional items.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• 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, Employee Stock Purchase Program, and more.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.