OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated associates to join their team in a vibrant retail environment. This role offers the chance to engage with customers while managing store operations efficiently. You'll enjoy flexible schedules, generous benefits, and the opportunity to grow within the company. Ideal candidates will have a passion for retail, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-energy team setting. Join a company that values your contributions and invests in your future!

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 day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure compliance with cash handling practices.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

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 directives from SSC Corporate, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow all cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Optimize promotional displays and fixtures.
• Manage seasonal store areas for sales effectiveness.
• Coordinate store signage.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with weekly staff scheduling.
• Manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area for impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and display racks are refilled 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, which drives us to invest in our people. We provide eligible associates with health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.