MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company where you can work in a friendly environment and enjoy flexible schedules. This role involves assisting with daily store operations, performing managerial tasks in the Store Manager's absence, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for customers. With a focus on teamwork and productivity, you will have the opportunity to contribute to store success while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive work culture. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and value community engagement, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

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 store functions and activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with 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, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, staff, and supervisors.
• Keep all store areas, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, assume supervisory responsibility for hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives and store communications as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Help manage freight flow and maintain stockroom organization.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Assist with ordering and stocking merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated items.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Assist in planning, merchandising, and maintaining promotional displays like Clip Strips and Power Panels.
• Support the planning and execution of 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 and invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at any time by Dollar Tree. Incumbents are expected to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.