OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with store operations and ensure a high-quality shopping experience. This role involves managing store activities, supervising associates, and maintaining store standards. Candidates should have prior retail experience and strong communication skills. Join a team that values your contributions and offers flexible work schedules and generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

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

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 to follow all cash handling practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

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.
• Assist in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and 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, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly Associates.
• Process all corporate directives related to store activities, such as 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.
• Enhance promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
• Manage seasonal sales areas.
• Coordinate store signage.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with weekly schedule creation.
• Manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Maintain checkout area and merchandise to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and displays daily (e.g., balloon program, sunglasses, batteries).

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• 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 and invest in our people by providing health and welfare programs, paid time off, retirement plans, and other benefits.

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.