Operation Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree - Chesapeake, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Chesapeake, VA

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

As an Operation Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Store Manager with all operational tasks within the store. Your primary focus will be on front-end and sales floor operations, ensuring that the store runs smoothly and efficiently. You will assist in the hiring, training, and development of store associates, helping to create a positive and productive work environment. This position requires a hands-on approach, as you will be involved in various day-to-day activities, including managing store functions, maintaining store standards, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. In the absence of the Store Manager, you will be responsible for performing all opening and closing procedures, as well as directing the hourly associates. You will assist in protecting and securing company assets, including cash management, and will be expected to maintain a professional and friendly atmosphere for both customers and staff. Your role will also involve processing corporate directives, managing cashiering activities, and ensuring that the sales floor is effectively merchandised to maximize sales. Additionally, you will coordinate promotional displays, manage store supplies, and assist in the creation of weekly schedules. Your ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50lbs will be essential, as you will be actively involved in maintaining the stockroom and sales floor to company standards. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager
• 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 to include recovery
• Direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly Associates when the Store Manager is not on the premises
• Process all SSC Corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests and any additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager
• Assist the Store Manager on the receipt and return of DSD merchandise
• Follow the VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures
• Ensure proper staffing coverage on a daily basis
• Ensure that the sales floor is sales effective on a daily basis
• Manage cashiering activities to ensure all company cash handling practices & guidelines are followed at all times by all Associates
• Assist in the management of sales effectiveness of seasonal areas in the store
• Coordinate appropriate signage utilized in the store
• Process damaged merchandise on a daily basis
• Assist Store Manager with creation of weekly schedules
• Assist in the management of store supplies and expense control
• Assist with merchandising and maintaining the checkout area to maximize impulse sales
• Ensure coolers and store-front program racks/displays are refilled daily.

Requirements

• Prefer prior retail and management experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills
• Ability to lift, bend and transport merchandise weighing up to 50lbs
• Ability to work in a high energy team environment

Benefits

• Health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program