OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company where you can work in your neighborhood. As a Store Associate, you will assist with daily operations, manage cash handling, and ensure a friendly environment for customers. Enjoy flexible schedules and generous benefits while contributing to a high-energy team.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in absence of Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal 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 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 and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, staff, and supervisors.
• Keep all store areas, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, take supervisory responsibility for hourly Associates.
• Process all corporate directives and store communications as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise following company policies.
• Help ensure proper staffing coverage and sales effectiveness daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Maintain promotional displays and manage seasonal areas for sales effectiveness.
• Coordinate signage and ensure store displays are replenished daily.
• Assist with creating weekly schedules and managing store supplies and expenses.
• Support merchandising efforts and maintain checkout area to maximize impulse sales.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

We value our associates' contributions and invest in our people by offering health and welfare programs, paid time off, retirement plans, and other benefits.

This description is not exhaustive and may be amended by Dollar Tree as needed. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.