OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Store Associate where you'll assist with daily operations and ensure a positive shopping experience. This role includes store management responsibilities in the absence of the Store Manager and requires effective communication skills and retail experience. Enjoy flexible work schedules, generous benefits, and the opportunity to grow within the organization.

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, 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.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in absence of Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets and store cash.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage and maintain store standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Written skills

Ability to lift merchandise

Team collaboration

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 for customers, staff, and supervisors.
• Keep all store areas, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is absent, oversee hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives and communications related to store activities.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Help ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Contribute to promotional displays and seasonal areas.
• Coordinate signage in the store.
• Manage store supplies and expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout area for impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and displays daily.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• 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 and invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents are expected to follow all instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.