OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Store Associate to assist with daily operations and provide excellent customer service. This role involves managing store functions, maintaining a professional environment, and ensuring effective staffing coverage. The ideal candidate will have prior retail experience and strong communication skills, with opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily 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.

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 daily 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.
• Follow all policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, staff, and supervisors.
• Keep all store areas, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, have supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all directives related to store activities, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage and sales floor effectiveness daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to adhere to cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Coordinate signage and manage seasonal displays and areas for sales effectiveness.
• Handle damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist in creating weekly schedules and managing store supplies and expenses.
• Maintain checkout area merchandising to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and program racks/displays daily, including balloon programs, sunglasses, batteries, etc.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• 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, paid time off, retirement plans, and other benefits.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended as required. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.