OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Wheaton (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can work in a vibrant retail environment! This role offers the chance to assist in daily operations, support the Store Manager, and lead a team of associates. With a focus on customer service and operational excellence, you'll help create a welcoming atmosphere while ensuring all store functions run smoothly. Enjoy generous benefits, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic team. If you're passionate about retail and ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Programs

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure cash handling practices are followed.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers.

Skills

Retail Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

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 the front-end and sales floor operations. Also assist with the hiring, training, and development of store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Able to perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist the Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures including 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, Key Survey information, requests, and other communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist the Store Manager with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage daily and that the sales floor is sales-effective.
• Assist in managing cashiering activities to ensure all cash handling practices and guidelines are followed.
• Manage promotional fixtures and displays, seasonal areas, and store signage.
• Handle damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with creating weekly schedules and managing store supplies and expenses.
• Maintain the checkout area to maximize impulse sales and 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 and invest in our people by providing health benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, employee stock purchase programs, and more.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.