Retail Assistant Manager: Team Leader & Customer Experience

Dollar Tree Stores INC; Prospect Heights (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pharmacy insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

And much more!

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores INC is seeking a part-time store associate in Prospect Heights, IL to support daily operations and customer service. The role involves assisting customers, organizing merchandise, and helping with opening/closing duties.

You will follow corporate directives, maintain displays, and help with inventory, scheduling, and cash handling. The position emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and a friendly, safe store atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong reading and interpretation of directives, such as merchandise plans.
• Store experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environments is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical store tasks.

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 and sales floor.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Follow corporate directives and communicate store needs and updates.
• Maintain promotional displays and store-front fixtures.
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged goods, recording payroll/scheduling, and cash handling.
• Keep store areas well-stocked and organized according to company standards.
• Protect store assets including cash and inventory.
• Adhere to safety policies and ensure staff compliance.
• Help supervise, train, and develop store associates.
• Foster a positive, safe, and respectful environment for customers and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of the store, restrooms, floors, and waste removal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores INC is seeking a part-time store associate in Prospect Heights, IL to support daily operations and customer service. The role involves assisting customers, organizing merchandise, and helping with opening/closing duties.

You will follow corporate directives, maintain displays, and help with inventory, scheduling, and cash handling. The position emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and a friendly, safe store atmosphere.