OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Waynesboro (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail, Dollar Tree Stores, is seeking a management associate who will assist in daily store operations, maintain company standards, and support the Store Manager. This role offers a dynamic working environment with the opportunity to impact store success directly. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and prior retail management experience.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Flexible work schedules

Health and welfare programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase programs

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Maintain a professional, friendly environment with customers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Writing 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 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, friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Maintain all areas of the store to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, take supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process corporate directives and store communications as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage and sales floor effectiveness daily.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure cash handling practices are followed.
• Maintain promotional displays and seasonal areas.
• Coordinate signage and manage store supplies and expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout area for impulse sales.
• Refill store-front program racks/displays daily.
• Assist with weekly schedule creation.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Ability to lift 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 through health and welfare programs, paid time off, retirement plans, and employee stock purchase programs.

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