MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in East Rutherford is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. In this role, you will assist with daily store operations, manage merchandise flow, and ensure a positive shopping experience. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and strong communication skills. The company offers flexible schedules and generous benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow in a retail environment.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• 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 Skills

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. Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
4. Follow all policies and safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Keep all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not present, assume 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 receiving and returning DSD merchandise following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
10. Manage freight flow in collaboration with the Store Manager.
11. Meet or exceed productivity standards.
12. Assist in ordering and stocking all merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated items.
13. Help 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. Contribute to planning and implementing 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 Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any additional instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.