OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to support store operations and enhance customer experiences. This role involves overseeing daily activities, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and retail management experience. Join a dynamic team that values contributions and offers competitive benefits, including health programs and paid time off. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment while making a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily store operations and activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Supervise hourly associates in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

Job description

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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 the 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, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all SSC Corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and other store activity communications as delegated.
• Assist the Store Manager with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily.
• Assist in managing cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices & guidelines are followed.
• Oversee promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays.
• Manage seasonal sales areas and coordinate signage in the store.
• Assist with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise and process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist Store Manager with creating weekly schedules.
• Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and store-front program racks/displays 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 offer health and welfare programs, 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. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.