Retail Assistant Manager — Store Ops & Team Growth

Dollar Tree; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Dollar Tree in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will assist with day-to-day functions and help drive a positive shopping experience.

This part-time role involves supervising store associates, maintaining safety and cleanliness, coordinating merchandise flow, and upholding company standards. You’ll engage with customers and leaders to promote teamwork and excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain directives is required.
• 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 described.
• 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 questions or concerns.
• Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery to stockroom to sales floor; maintain seasonal areas.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Process corporate directives and communications related to store activities.
• Maintain promotional fixtures and displays.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, payroll, scheduling, and cash handling; support loss prevention.
• Maintain a well-stocked store and organized stockroom per company standards.
• Protect and secure store assets, including cash.
• Adhere to policies and safety guidelines; ensure associates follow procedures.
• Help Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and respectful environment with customers and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of the store, bathrooms, floors; manage trash and neat presentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Team environment

Customer service

Problem solving

Decision making

Lifting up to 55 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar Tree in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support store operations, customer service, and team development. You will assist with day-to-day functions and help drive a positive shopping experience.

This part-time role involves supervising store associates, maintaining safety and cleanliness, coordinating merchandise flow, and upholding company standards. You’ll engage with customers and leaders to promote teamwork and excellent service in a fast-paced environment.