OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to join their team. This role involves assisting with daily operations, managing store associates, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. You'll be responsible for various tasks, from overseeing cashiering activities to maintaining store standards. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position offers the chance to grow within a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy generous benefits, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic retail setting where your efforts directly impact success.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retail Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Retail Management Experience

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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, focusing on front-end and sales floor operations. Also assist with hiring, training, and developing store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily 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 procedures, including safety guidelines
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors
• Maintain all areas of the store, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery
• When the Store Manager is not on the premises, have 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 communications as delegated
• Assist the Store Manager with receipt and return of DSD merchandise
• Follow VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures
• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily
• Help ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily
• Manage cashiering activities to ensure cash handling practices & guidelines are followed
• Oversee promotional displays and seasonal areas to maximize sales
• Coordinate signage used in the store
• Assist with merchandise receipt, return, and processing of damaged goods daily
• Help create weekly schedules for staff
• Assist in managing store supplies and controlling expenses
• Maintain checkout area and merchandising to maximize impulse sales
• Refill coolers and display racks daily (e.g., balloons, sunglasses, batteries)

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 drive our success, and invest in our people. We offer:

• Health and welfare programs (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

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