Assistant Manager I

dollartree; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in New Jersey to support daily store functions, customer service, and team development. You will assist with merchandising, staffing, and loss prevention while ensuring a clean, safe shopping environment.

Strong communication and physical stamina are needed to manage opening/closing duties and daily operations. The role emphasizes teamwork, performance coaching, and upholding company policies in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Retail/store management experience is helpful
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment
• Customer service oriented with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities
• Help customers with questions and concerns in a positive manner
• Organize and transfer merchandise from delivery to stockroom and sales floor
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed
• Process directives and maintain store displays and fixtures
• Assist in ordering merchandise, processing damaged goods, and keeping records (payroll, scheduling, cash deposits)
• Maintain clean, well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom
• Protect store assets including cash
• Ensure policy compliance and safety guidelines
• Support Store Manager in supervising and developing Store Associates
• Foster a safe, respectful environment for customers and staff
• Maintain cleanliness of bathrooms and store areas
• Carry out other duties as assigned*

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Store operations

Loss prevention

Cash handling

Payroll & scheduling

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register system

Payroll software

Inventory management

Job description

We’re seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team to help with store operations, customer service and team development. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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

• Other duties as assigned*

Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc.) 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 and 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

Perks and Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement plans

• Educational Assistance

• And much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at our discretion. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Part time1534 N Olden Avenue,Ewing,New Jersey 08638-320405186Dollar Tree

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