Apparel Associate Merchant: Impactful Buying & Equity

Dollar Tree Stores; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

PerkSpot access

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking an Associate Merchant – Apparel in Chesapeake, VA, to support the Category Director and Merchants in assortment planning, development, and execution of merchandising strategies. You will work on plan-o-guides, displays, and promotional activities, collaborating with vendors to optimize product selection and performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in merchandising/buying, with strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years’ merchandising/buying experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Director and Merchants across merchandising processes.
• Assist in assortment development and execution of merchandising strategy.
• Develop category plans, plan-o-guides, and promotional materials.
• Analyze vendor performance and source new suppliers.
• Prepare weekly business reviews and P&L inputs.

Skills

Strong communication

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Independent

Creativity

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Dollar Tree is seeking an Associate Merchant – Apparel in Chesapeake, VA, to support the Category Director and Merchants in assortment planning, development, and execution of merchandising strategies. You will work on plan-o-guides, displays, and promotional activities, collaborating with vendors to optimize product selection and performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in merchandising/buying, with strong communication and MS Office skills.