OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is hiring a Store Associate to assist with daily operations. You'll engage with customers and manage store functions, ensuring a positive shopping experience. Ideal candidates have retail experience and strong communication skills, ready to work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs (medical, dental, vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure company assets, including store cash.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

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 daily activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment for customers, staff, and supervisors.
• Keep all store areas, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is absent, oversee hourly Associates.
• Process all corporate directives and communications related to store activities.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Maintain sales effectiveness on the sales floor and manage cashiering activities following cash handling guidelines.
• Manage promotional displays and seasonal areas to maximize sales.
• Coordinate signage and store displays.
• Handle damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with weekly scheduling and store supplies management.
• Maintain checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and program racks/displays daily.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Preferably prior retail and management experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

We value our Associates' contributions and invest in our people by offering:

• Health and welfare programs (medical, dental, vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

This description is not exhaustive and may be amended by Dollar Tree as needed. Incumbents will follow all other instructions and perform duties as required. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.