MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can work in a vibrant retail environment! This role offers the opportunity to assist in daily store operations, ensuring a friendly atmosphere for customers and staff. With flexible schedules and generous benefits, you can thrive in a supportive team that values your contributions. If you enjoy a dynamic work setting and want to grow your skills in retail management, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in your community while enjoying the perks of working for an established retailer.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in absence of Store Manager.
• Maintain a professional environment for customers and staff.

Skills

Retail Experience

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Job description

Store Dollar Tree

Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.

We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules, and the ability to work today and get paid tomorrow.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment for customers, staff, and supervisors.
• Keep all store areas, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is absent, assume direct supervisory responsibility for hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives and store communications, such as Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Support freight flow management.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Assist in ordering and stocking merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated items.
• Maintain stockroom organization.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales-effective items.
• Contribute to planning and executing monthly Sales Planners.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.

We value our associates' contributions, which drives us to invest in our people. We offer:

• Health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at any time by Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow all other instructions and perform related duties as required.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.