Operations Assistant Manager

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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 hiring, training, and developing store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist 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, assume 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 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, assisting the Store Manager.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to ensure cash handling practices and guidelines are followed.
• Optimize promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
• Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
• Coordinate store signage.
• Process damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist with weekly schedule creation.
• Manage store supplies and expense control.
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout areas to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and store-front displays daily (e.g., balloons, sunglasses, batteries).

• 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 and invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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.