MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Merchandise Assistant Manager to join its team. This role involves assisting with merchandising, freight processing, and managing store operations in the absence of the Store Manager. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience and strong communication skills, thriving in a high-energy, team-oriented environment. The company values its associates and offers generous benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about retail and want to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity 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, interpersonal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers and associates.

Skills

Retail Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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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.

Responsible for assisting with merchandising and freight processing tasks delegated by the Store Manager. Assist with hiring, training, and developing store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with all store functions and daily 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. Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Maintain store areas, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not present, take supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all SSC corporate directives and related store communications.
9. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
10. Manage freight flow in collaboration with the Store Manager.
11. Meet or exceed productivity standards.
12. Assist with ordering and stocking merchandise, 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. 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, 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 description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.