Dollar Tree Jobs

The Store License Coordinator Responsible for the research of licensing requirements, including tobacco licenses and environmental health plan reviews for Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores prior to opening (approximately 85 stores annually per coordinator)

• Prepare and submit all license applications in a timely manner, in order to meet pre-opening deadlines

• Coordinate with landlords and General Contractors to obtain utility provider/meter information, prior to a store’s turnover, to set up utility accounts

• Responsible for setting up and/or disconnecting utilities for new, relocating, expanding and existing stores

• Coordinate with field and facility operations to assist with urgent utility requests for all open Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations in your assigned states, providing a solution for immediate resolve

• Responsible for obtaining necessary licenses for rebranding (or other special project roll outs as needed)

Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance:

• Verify the physical address (compare address from lease, building permits, US Mail system and other sources) of all new stores in assigned territories prior to starting the application process, notifying the Real Estate department of the verified address, and updating our web-based systems

• Run weekly report for assigned states, creating files/folders for each new location to be used for record keeping during the store setup process

• Utilize web-based data management program to create new sites & licenses, pay fees, import scanned images, and keep notes

• Responsible for assuring tobacco licenses are received and posted in our Family Dollar locations prior to opening for stocking of the product (approximately 34 stores per coordinator)

• Work with our insurance carrier to obtain Certificates of Insurance for our new or relocating locations

• Notify local environmental health authorities of our upcoming openings 30 days prior to construction, submit plan review applications and site plans, where required, and obtain approval prior to applying for the health license

• Submit requests to add new vendors to pay for application fees and deposits, when needed

• Upload licenses when received, update license records and ship licenses to the stores to post upon opening

• Responsible for researching license requirements for each of your locations with relevant state, county and city offices, confirming all necessary deadlines, documentation and fee requirements

• Coordinate with health inspectors during setup of the store to schedule health inspections prior to opening

• Enter utility account information in our web-based system for each store

• Routinely track the license database for upcoming utility disconnection dates, contact utility companies and the utility bill payer to arrange closure of accounts

• Notify our utility bill payer, on a weekly basis, with updated store site and utility account information (open and close)

• Routinely monitor our bill payer’s website for pending deposit and utility exceptions requiring your approval for payment to avoid late payments

• Respond promptly to escalations regarding utilities or new build

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

• Minimum required typing speed of 45 wpm

• Must possess a high degree of organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize projects

• Extensive experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and web-based software applications

• Strong business writing skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills are a must

• Excellent phone skills and solid clerical skills

• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team

• Maintain flexibility to be able to respond to changing priorities and handle change in scope of work

• Must have the ability to recognize the need for action and quickly arrive at accurate decisions

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Property Management, Real Estate, Construction, Retail Licensing or Building Codes a plus

This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended as needed.