Merchandising Assistant Manager

DOLLAR TREE STORES CANADA, INC.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores Canada, Inc. seeks a Merchandise Assistant Manager in Thunder Bay, Ontario to work with the Store Manager to lead a dynamic team, focus on merchandising and freight processing, and ensure a safe, friendly shopping environment for customers.

Candidates should have prior retail/management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift 30–50 lbs. The role includes duties from opening/closing to stock management and monthly sales planning.

Qualifications

• Past retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills required.
• Must be able to lift between 30 and 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as described.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain stockroom and sales floor to company standards.
• Process directives such as Pull and Hold/Destroy and related communications.
• Keep the store clean and presentable including bathrooms.
• Foster a positive, safe, and respectful environment for customers and staff.
• Assist Store Manager with freight flow and stock merchandise planning.
• Plan and merchandise monthly Sales Planners.

Skills

Retail management experience

Strong communication

Written communication

Lift 30-50 lbs

Team environment

Job description

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree

you'll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In this role, you'll focus on merchandising and processing freight.

Job duties and responsibilities

Your job duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
• Protect and secure company assets, including store cash
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safety guidelines
• Maintain areas of the store, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards
• Process all corporate directives such as Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and any additional communications related to store activities
• 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
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
• Other duties as assigned

In addition, you'll assist the Store Manager with the following duties as assigned:

• Process the receipt and return of DSD merchandise
• Manage freight flow in accordance with productivity standards
• Order and stock merchandise needs, including frozen & refrigerated, in accordance with productivity standards
• Ensure that the sales floor is sales-effective
• Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales effective items
• Plan and implement monthly Sales Planners

Your Skills and Experience

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required
• Must be able to lift between 30 and 50 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required

Who We Are

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it's what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities. We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.

The starting pay for a full-time Assistant Store Manager is from $19.10 per hour.

At Dollar Tree Canada, we value a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential and the insights and innovation that diverse teams bring. We support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know about any individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

Full time 70 Court St N,Thunder Bay,Ontario P7A 4T8 Operations 40319 Dollar Tree As a Dollar Tree associate, you'll create a positive shopping experience and impact our communities every day, making you an essential part of our team.

We put value front and center – it's what our business is built on. At Dollar Tree Canada, we aim to go above and beyond the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve. We see an exciting path forward as a company, and our people will lead the way.