MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Store Associate in East Rutherford, NJ, where you'll assist in daily store operations, manage freight flow, and ensure a welcoming environment for customers. Dollar Tree offers flexible schedules and generous benefits, including health programs and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

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 store 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
• Follow all policies 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, oversee hourly associates
• Process all SSC Corporate directives and related store activities as delegated
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures
• Manage freight flow alongside the Store Manager
• Meet or exceed productivity standards
• Help order and stock all merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated items
• Maintain stockroom organization
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily
• Plan and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales-effective items
• Assist in planning and implementing monthly Sales Planners

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred
• 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 including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

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

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.