OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a Store Associate who will assist with daily store operations and support the Store Manager in various tasks. Candidates should have prior retail experience and strong communication skills to foster a positive environment for both customers and team members. This role offers flexible hours and generous benefits, making it a great opportunity for motivated individuals.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision.

Employee Assistance Program.

Paid Time Off.

Retirement Plans.

Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform all opening and closing procedures when the Store Manager is absent.
• Assist in managing cashiering activities and ensure proper staffing coverage.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Written Skills

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.
• 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, 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 on 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 fixtures and displays.
• Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas in the store.
• Coordinate appropriate signage in the store.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist Store Manager with creating weekly schedules.
• Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout areas to maximize impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and store-front displays are refilled daily, including balloon programs, 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 to our success, which drives us to invest in the most important element of our organization: our people.

As we work towards 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.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which may be amended from time to time 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.