OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Sauk Village (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking dedicated associates for their stores. The role involves assisting with daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have retail experience and strong communication skills. Join a team that values your contributions and offers flexible schedules along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in absence of Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and maintain store standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

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

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Keep all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, take supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives and communications related to store activities.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Help ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Maintain promotional fixtures and displays for effectiveness.
• Manage seasonal sales areas.
• Coordinate signage in the store.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist in creating weekly schedules.
• Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and program racks/displays 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, paid time off, retirement plans, employee stock purchase, and more.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will perform other duties as required by their supervisor. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.