OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a dynamic retail environment. This role focuses on front-end and sales floor operations, where you'll assist in managing store functions and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. With flexible schedules and generous benefits, this position offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive team. If you're passionate about retail and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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 daily store operations and activities.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure cash handling practices are followed.
• Oversee staffing coverage and maintain a professional environment.

Skills

Retail experience

Management experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

Job description

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 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, 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 with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures
• Ensure proper staffing coverage on a daily basis
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily
• Manage cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices and guidelines are followed
• Oversee promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays
• Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas
• Coordinate appropriate signage in the store
• Process damaged merchandise daily
• Assist with creating weekly schedules
• Manage store supplies and expense control
• Maintain checkout area merchandising to maximize impulse sales
• Refill coolers and store-front displays daily (balloon program, sunglasses, batteries, etc.)

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 drive us to invest in the most important element of our organization: our people.
As we work toward a healthier future, we provide eligible associates with health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. It 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.