OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to enhance store operations and drive success. This role involves assisting with daily activities, managing staff, and ensuring a professional environment. The ideal candidate will have prior retail management experience and strong communication skills. Join a company that values its associates and offers generous benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a vibrant retail environment, 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities to ensure cash handling practices are followed.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Cash Handling

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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 front-end and sales floor operations. Also assist with hiring, training, and development of store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily 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, procedures, and 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, take supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all SSC corporate directives and related store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist the Store Manager with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to ensure cash handling practices & guidelines are followed.
• Optimize promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
• Manage seasonal store areas for sales effectiveness.
• Coordinate signage in the store.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with weekly schedule creation.
• Manage store supplies and expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and storefront program racks/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 to our success, which drives us to invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not a complete list of duties, which 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail