OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Palmer (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team in a vibrant retail environment. This role offers the chance to assist with store operations, manage daily activities, and ensure a friendly atmosphere for customers. With flexible schedules and generous benefits, it's an excellent opportunity for those seeking a rewarding position in retail. Join a forward-thinking company that values its associates and provides ample opportunities for growth and development. If you thrive in a fast-paced team setting and are ready to make an impact, this position 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 are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure cash handling practices.
• Supervise hourly associates in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Retail experience

Management experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

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 all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
3. Assist in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
4. Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not on the premises, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. 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.
9. Assist the Store Manager with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
10. Ensure proper staffing coverage on a daily basis.
11. Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
12. Manage cashiering activities to ensure adherence to all cash handling practices and guidelines.
13. Oversee promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays.
14. Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas in the store.
15. Coordinate appropriate signage in the store.
16. Process damaged merchandise daily.
17. Assist in creating weekly schedules.
18. Manage store supplies and expense control.
19. Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
20. Ensure coolers and store-front program racks/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 and provide 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.