OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a Store Associate to assist with daily store operations and management tasks. This role offers flexible work schedules and generous benefits while providing a friendly environment for customers and associates. Ideal candidates should have retail experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase plans

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure proper staffing coverage.

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

1. Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
2. Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
3. Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
4. Adhere to all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Keep all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not present, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all corporate directives and communication related to store activities.
9. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
10. Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
11. Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
12. Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
13. Enhance promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
14. Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
15. Coordinate signage used in the store.
16. Process damaged merchandise daily.
17. Assist with weekly schedule creation.
18. Manage store supplies and control expenses.
19. Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
20. Refill coolers and store-front displays 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 by providing health and welfare programs, paid time off, retirement plans, employee stock purchase plans, and more.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at any time. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.