OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking retail company as an Operations Assistant Manager. This role offers you the chance to lead daily store operations, support staff development, and ensure a positive shopping experience for customers. With flexible schedules and generous benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a vibrant retail environment. If you have a passion for retail and a knack for leadership, this is your opportunity to shine and make a real impact in your community.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily store operations and activities.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure compliance with cash handling practices.
• Support the Store Manager in staffing and sales effectiveness.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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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, with a main focus 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

1. Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
2. Perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
3. Assist the Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
4. Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not on the premises, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all SSC Corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and any additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
9. Assist the Store Manager with receipt and return of DSD merchandise.
10. Follow the VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
11. Assist the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily.
12. Assist the Store Manager in ensuring the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
13. Manage cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices & guidelines are followed by all associates.
14. Enhance promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
15. Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
16. Coordinate store signage appropriately.
17. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise and process damaged merchandise daily.
18. Assist Store Manager with creating weekly schedules.
19. Manage store supplies and expense control.
20. Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout areas to maximize impulse sales.
21. Ensure coolers and store-front program racks/displays are refilled daily (e.g., balloon program, sunglasses, batteries).

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

1. Prefer prior retail and management experience.
2. Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
3. Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
4. Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

We value our associates' contributions to our success, which drives us to invest in our people. As we work towards a healthier future, we provide eligible associates with 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 should not be construed as the exclusive standards for the position and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.