OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to support daily store operations and enhance customer experience. This role involves assisting with hiring and training, managing store functions, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will have prior retail management experience and strong interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team that values contributions and offers generous benefits, including health programs and retirement plans. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced retail environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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 store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in absence of Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure compliance with cash handling practices.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

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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, 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

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform 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 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.
• Help ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Assist in managing cashiering activities to follow all cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Support promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
• Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
• Coordinate signage used in the store.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise and process damaged merchandise daily.
• Help create weekly schedules.
• Assist in managing store supplies and controlling expenses.
• Support merchandising and maintenance of checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and store-front displays are refilled daily (balloons, sunglasses, batteries, etc.).

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. 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. Incumbents will follow 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