Temporary Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

We're seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service and team development. The Assistant Store Manager will 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. This role includes organizing and transferring merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor as needed and ensuring the seasonal areas of the store are maintained. The Assistant Store Manager will perform opening and closing procedures, process all corporate directives, maintain promotional effectiveness of store-front fixtures and displays, assist in ordering merchandise, and maintain areas of the store to company standards. Additionally, this position involves protecting and securing all company assets, adhering to policies and procedures, supervising and training store associates, and ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives is required
• Store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred
• 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 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 any questions or concerns they may have
• Help organize and transfer merchandise from delivery truck to stockroom to sales floor as needed
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans
• Educational Assistance
• Medical insurance
• Pharmacy insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED