OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in Hammond, Indiana. As a retail associate, you will assist with store operations, ensuring a friendly environment while managing daily activities and supporting the Store Manager. This role offers flexible schedules and generous benefits, including health programs and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers.

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. 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 store areas, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not present, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all SSC Corporate directives and related communications.
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 cash handling practices and guidelines.
13. Oversee promotional fixtures and displays for effectiveness.
14. Manage seasonal sales areas.
15. Coordinate store signage.
16. Process damaged merchandise daily.
17. Assist with weekly schedule creation.
18. Manage store supplies and expenses.
19. Assist with merchandising and checkout area maintenance to maximize impulse sales.
20. Refill coolers and displays daily, including special programs like 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, which drives us to invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; Retirement Plans; and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.