OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

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

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to oversee daily store operations, assist in staff management, and ensure a high-quality shopping experience. The ideal candidate will have prior retail management experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a positive team environment. Join us and enjoy benefits like health programs, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase program

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily and that the sales floor is sales-effective.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Job description

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

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 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 communications related to store activities as 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 to ensure cash handling practices and guidelines are followed.
12. Oversee promotional displays and seasonal areas to maximize sales.
13. Coordinate signage and maintain store displays.
14. Manage store supplies and control expenses.
15. Assist with merchandising, maintaining checkout area, and ensuring store displays are replenished daily.
16. Assist in creating weekly schedules.
17. Ensure coolers and program racks/displays are refilled daily.

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, which drives us to invest in our people. Benefits include health and welfare programs, employee assistance, paid time off, retirement plans, and an employee stock purchase program.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will perform any other related duties as required by their supervisor. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.