OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated associates to join their team in a vibrant retail environment. This role offers the chance to engage with customers while managing daily store operations, from overseeing cash handling to maintaining store standards. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring a positive shopping experience. The company values its associates and provides generous benefits, including health programs and retirement plans, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in retail management.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Responsible for assisting with all operational tasks within the store as delegated and assigned by the Store Manager, with a main focus 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 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.
• Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not on the premises, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly Associates.
• Process all SSC Corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
• Handle requests and any additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to ensure company cash handling practices and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Oversee the promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays.
• Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
• Coordinate signage used in the store.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with creating weekly schedules.
• Help manage store supplies and control expenses.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
• Ensure coolers and store-front program racks/displays are refilled daily (e.g., balloon program, 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 to our success, which drives us to invest in our people. As we work towards a healthier future, we provide eligible associates with health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; Retirement Plans; and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.