OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will assist with daily store operations, manage staff, and ensure a high standard of customer service. The position offers flexible schedules and generous benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow in retail management.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure cash handling practices are followed.
• Assist the Store Manager in hiring, training, and developing store associates.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Management

Job description

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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.

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 the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily.
• Assist in managing cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices & guidelines are followed.
• Oversee promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
• Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
• Coordinate signage used in the store.
• Process 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 (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 to our success, which drives us to invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs, employee assistance, paid time off, retirement plans, and an employee stock purchase program.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended at any time. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.