OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting with daily store operations, supporting the Store Manager in various tasks, and ensuring a professional environment for both customers and staff. With a focus on sales effectiveness and team development, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive and engaging workplace. Enjoy generous benefits, flexible schedules, and the chance to make a real impact in your community. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for retail, this is the perfect opportunity 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.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure compliance with cash handling.
• Assist Store Manager in hiring, training, and development of associates.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Management Experience

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Retail Management Experience

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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 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 to include recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not on the premises, assume 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 on the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage on a daily basis.
• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring that the sales floor is sales effective daily.
• Assist in managing cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices & guidelines are followed by all Associates.
• Enhance promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays.
• Assist in managing seasonal sales areas and coordinate signage in the store.
• Manage receipt and return of DSD merchandise and process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist Store Manager with creating weekly schedules.
• Help manage store supplies and expense control.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and store-front displays are refilled daily (e.g., balloon program, 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, which drives us to invest in our people. We offer 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 by their supervisor. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.