OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a Store Associate to manage daily store operations and assist the Store Manager. Candidates should possess strong communication and management skills, along with prior retail experience. Flexible schedules and generous benefits are offered, creating a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

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

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 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 the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage on a daily basis.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices & guidelines are followed.
• Oversee promotional displays and seasonal areas to maximize sales.
• Coordinate signage used in the store.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist in creating weekly schedules.
• Manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout areas to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and program racks/displays daily (balloons, sunglasses, batteries, etc.).

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 to our success, which drives us to invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.