OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Helena-West Helena (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager who will play a vital role in daily store operations. This position involves assisting with hiring, training, and managing store associates while ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-energy team environment and have a strong background in retail management. With generous benefits and flexible work schedules, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

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We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules and the ability to work today and get paid tomorrow.

Responsible for assisting with all operational tasks within the store as delegated and assigned by the Store Manager, focusing on front-end and sales floor operations. Also assist with hiring, training, and developing store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist 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 other communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist the Store Manager with receipt and return of DSD merchandise.
• Follow VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily.
• Assist in managing cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices and guidelines are followed.
• Ensure promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
• Assist in managing sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
• Coordinate appropriate signage in the store.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise and process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist Store Manager with weekly scheduling.
• Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout areas to maximize impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and store-front displays are refilled daily (e.g., balloons, sunglasses, batteries).

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 and invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs (medical, dental, vision), 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 follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail