Assistant Manager II

Dollar Tree • Benson, MN

1d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service and team development. This role involves assisting with store functions and day-to-day activities, including customer interaction, merchandise handling (organizing, transferring, maintaining seasonal areas), and performing opening/closing procedures. The position also requires processing corporate directives, maintaining promotional displays, assisting with ordering, record keeping (payroll, scheduling, cash), and loss prevention. Key responsibilities include maintaining store standards for sales floor and stockroom, securing company assets, adhering to safety guidelines, and ensuring associates follow policies. The Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in supervising, training, and developing staff, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring overall store cleanliness. Additionally, the role may require providing background information for specialized licenses to sell alcohol and/or tobacco.

Requirements

• Ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc.)
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height
• Meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Provide certain detailed background information necessary to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages / tobacco products if required by the local jurisdiction

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred

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
• Follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor
• Comply and/or qualify for specialized licenses for those of our stores that sell alcohol and/or tobacco, if required by the local jurisdiction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Pharmacy insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans
• Educational Assistance
• Perks, programs, and resources that help you at every stage of your life and career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees