OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to oversee store operations, assist with staff management, and ensure compliance with company policies. This role offers generous benefits and flexible schedules, making it an excellent opportunity for those with retail management experience. Join a dynamic team and help create a friendly shopping environment.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase programs

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Job description

Join to apply for the OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER role at Dollar Tree Stores

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.

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 hiring, training, and development of store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

1. Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
2. Perform 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 stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not on the premises, have 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 store activity communications delegated by the Store Manager.
9. Assist the Store Manager with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
10. Ensure proper staffing coverage daily and that the sales floor is sales-effective.
11. Manage cashiering activities, ensuring compliance with cash handling practices and guidelines.
12. Optimize promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays, including seasonal areas.
13. Coordinate signage used in the store.
14. Process damaged merchandise daily.
15. Assist with creating weekly schedules and managing store supplies and expenses.
16. Maintain checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
17. Refill coolers and store-front displays daily (e.g., balloons, sunglasses, batteries).

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

1. Prefer prior retail and management experience.
2. Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
3. Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
4. Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

We value our associates' contributions and offer health and welfare programs, employee assistance, paid time off, retirement plans, and employee stock purchase programs.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.