MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a vibrant retail environment. This role offers the opportunity to assist in daily store operations while providing excellent customer service. With flexible work schedules and generous benefits, you can thrive in a supportive atmosphere. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. Join a company that values its associates and offers a pathway to success and growth within the retail sector.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers.
• Manage freight flow and stockroom organization.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Management Experience

Teamwork

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma

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:

1. Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
2. Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
3. Assist in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
4. Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Maintain store areas, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not present, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all SSC corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
9. Assist with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
10. Assist in managing freight flow.
11. Meet or exceed productivity standards.
12. Assist in ordering and stocking all merchandise needs, including frozen and refrigerated items.
13. Maintain stockroom organization.
14. Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
15. Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales-effective items.
16. Plan and implement monthly Sales Planners.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

1. Prefer prior retail and management experience.
2. Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
3. Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
4. 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, employee assistance, paid time off, retirement plans, and an employee stock purchase program.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will perform any other duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.