OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; University City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can work in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. This role involves assisting with daily store operations, ensuring a professional atmosphere, and managing store functions effectively. With flexible schedules and generous benefits, you'll have the opportunity to grow and succeed while providing excellent service to customers. If you're ready to be part of a team that prioritizes your development and well-being, this position is perfect for you.

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 compliance with cash handling practices.

Skills

Retail Experience

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

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 activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Keep all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives, including 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 and that the sales floor is sales-effective.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Coordinate signage and manage seasonal displays and areas to maximize sales.
• Handle damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with weekly scheduling and store supplies management.
• Maintain checkout area and store displays to maximize impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and 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, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at any time. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.