OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to support daily store operations, assist with hiring and training, and ensure a professional environment. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

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.
• Maintain all areas of the store to company standards.
• Assist Store Manager with creating weekly schedules.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Join to apply for the OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER role at Dollar Tree Stores

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 the front-end and sales floor operations. Also assist with the hiring, training, and development of store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Able to perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist the Store Manager 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 any additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist the Store Manager with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
• Assist in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily.
• Assist in managing cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices & guidelines are followed.
• Support promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
• Assist in managing sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
• Coordinate appropriate signage in the store.
• Handle damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist Store Manager with creating weekly schedules.
• Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and store-front displays are refilled daily.

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. Eligible associates receive health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification 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.