OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team. This role involves assisting with daily store operations, managing staff, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and strong communication skills. The company offers generous benefits and flexible schedules, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow in a retail environment.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Preferred prior retail and management experience.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and follow cash handling practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Retail Management Experience

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 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.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Keep all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, take supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives and communicate related store activities.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow all cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Coordinate store signage and promotional displays.
• Manage seasonal store areas for sales effectiveness.
• Assist with merchandise receipt, return, and daily damage processing.
• Help create weekly schedules and manage store supplies and expenses.
• Maintain checkout area and store displays to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and program racks/displays daily.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Preferred 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, pharmacy, dental, vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents are expected to follow additional instructions and perform related duties as assigned.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.