Retail Assistant Manager II — Store Ops & Service Lead

Dollar Tree; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Dollar Tree in Newark, NJ is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will assist with day-to-day functions, organize merchandise, and help train Store Associates to maintain a clean, welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes professional interactions with customers and leadership to drive performance, with responsibilities covering payroll, scheduling, and loss prevention in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required.
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills are required.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities
• Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address any questions or concerns they may have
• Help organize, and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor as needed and ensure the seasonal areas of the store are maintained
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
• Process all corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests and any additional communications related to store activities
• Maintain promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping (including payroll, scheduling, and cash register deposits and receipts), and loss prevention
• Maintain areas of the store, including a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom, to company standards
• Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash
• Adhere to policies and procedures including safety guidelines and ensure all store associates follow company policies and procedures
• Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable
• Other duties as assigned*

Skills

Diploma preferred

Operational directives

Store management experience

Heavy lifting

Communication skills

Team environment

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dollar Tree in Newark, NJ is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will assist with day-to-day functions, organize merchandise, and help train Store Associates to maintain a clean, welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes professional interactions with customers and leadership to drive performance, with responsibilities covering payroll, scheduling, and loss prevention in a fast-paced retail setting.