OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a retail environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to store operations, assist in training new associates, and ensure a welcoming atmosphere for customers. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you'll play a vital role in maintaining store standards and enhancing customer satisfaction. Enjoy flexible schedules, generous benefits, and a supportive work culture that values your contributions. If you're ready to make a difference in your community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily activities.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure proper staffing coverage.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers.

Skills

Retail Experience

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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.

Responsible for assisting with all operational tasks within the store as delegated and assigned by the Store Manager, focusing mainly 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 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.
• Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all SSC corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
• Handle store-related requests and communications as delegated by the Store Manager.
• 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.
• Oversee promotional displays and the effectiveness of seasonal store areas.
• Coordinate signage use in the store.
• Manage receipt and return of DSD merchandise and process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with creating weekly schedules.
• Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and storefront displays 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, which drives us to invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs (medical, pharmacy, 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 by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.