OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is hiring for a retail management position in Hamden, CT. This role involves assisting with store operations, managing staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction while upholding company standards. The position offers flexible schedules and generous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in retail management.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and transport 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.
• Manage cashiering activities, ensuring cash handling practices are followed.

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

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. Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
4. Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, staff, and supervisors.
6. Keep all areas of the store, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is absent, oversee hourly Associates.
8. Process all corporate directives and store communications as delegated.
9. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
10. Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
11. Maintain sales effectiveness on the sales floor and seasonal areas.
12. Manage cashiering activities, ensuring cash handling practices are followed.
13. Coordinate store signage and merchandising to maximize sales.
14. Process damaged merchandise daily.
15. Assist with weekly scheduling and store supplies management.
16. Maintain checkout area and store displays to maximize impulse sales.
17. Refill coolers and program racks/displays daily.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and transport 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, pharmacy)
• 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. Associates will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.