Associate, Store Display / Corporate Travel Merchandising Team

Dollar Tree Stores INC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree, Inc. is seeking a Regional Traveling Store Display Associate to support renovations, new store openings, relocations and other projects across multiple locations. You will work independently or with a team to ensure projects meet company standards and timelines.

Travel up to 100% to project sites is required, with 10-day on-site cycles and valid driver's license. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, safety, and adherence to store development guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: high school or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years in retail suggested.
• Retail project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in renovation, new store, relocation, expansion projects.
• Unload merchandise, organize stock, and transfer to the sales floor.
• Set fixtures and merchandise templates; build/tear down displays.
• Support day-to-day store activities related to projects as directed.
• Maintain safety and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Collaborate with Store Display Coordinator/Lead and teams to meet standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

REGIONAL TRAVELING POSITION

General Summary: A Store Display Associate will assist individually and or in a team concept with all operations tasks as delegated by the Store Display Lead to open new stores, renovate existing stores, complete special projects, and assist the store operators when not in projects. Must travel to all project sites to ensure accurate and proper completion. A successful person in this role is passionate about collaboration with several different cross‑functional teams. They must have the ability to adapt to a dynamic retail environment.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Participate in multiple renovation, new store, relocation, expansion, and other types of projects. Must ensure that project and store activities are completed to company standards in a timely manner. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Merchandising and product placement Unloading merchandise from delivery truck, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store.
• Building and tearing down fixtures Set schematics, zone a grams and other merchandise templates.
• Cleaning Customer service Complete other tasks as assigned by their supervisor.
• Assist with all day-to-day store activities related to the store project as directed by the Store Display Coordinator/Lead Ensure they are completing all required project tasks in a timely manner in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure success of daily on-site operations by communicating with Store Display Coordinator/Lead and other team members as needed.
• Meet and exceed project standards by partnering and collaborating with store operations and Store development management to achieve expectations.
• Partner with and support other SDAs and Store Display Coordinator and Leads as the business needs dictates.
• Maintain a safe working environment at job sites.
• Implement new procedures, best practices, useful tools and efficiencies for all projects.
• Follow all Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Travel Requirements: Ability to travel up to 100% of the time to specific project locations. Overnight travel is required. Work projects typically run on 10 consecutive day schedules. Associates should expect to work up to 10 consecutive days for each project, unless state specific rest periods apply. Must be able to travel including driving and flying. Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation. Must be able to work non‑traditional hours.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Ability to climb, walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Other Skills/Knowledge

Effective communication skills Ability to work well with an ever‑changing team. Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast‑paced environment; and must be able to adapt quickly to change. Strong project skills, with the ability to work multiple, complex projects. Knowledge of sequencing and merchandising preferred Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to see implications and provide solutions and recommendations. Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships across all levels. Ability to manage personal and company expenses due to travel.

Equipment Requirements

Must be able to operate small power tools.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. Experience: 1-3 years of related work experience, preferably within the retail industry. Prefer full time or part time retail store management experience.

Technical

Proficiency with MS Office software including Word, Outlook and Excel; Ability to learn new applications.

Salary and Location

Starting pay range = $18.50-21.00 Full time Grand Rapids, Michigan Store Development Dollar Tree

Culture and Benefits

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with people every day — creating memorable experiences for our customers while also building a career that can take you anywhere. Join our team and see where your journey can take you. We're invested in your health and wellness. That’s why we invest in perks, programs, and resources that help you at every stage of your life and career.