MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager who is passionate about retail and customer service. This role involves assisting the Store Manager in daily operations, ensuring a professional environment, and supervising staff. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, possess strong communication skills, and be capable of lifting and transporting merchandise. With a commitment to employee development, this company offers generous benefits, flexible schedules, and a supportive work culture. If you're ready to take the next step in your retail career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health Programs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Maintain a professional environment with customers and staff.
• Supervise hourly associates in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Retail Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Physical Ability (lifting 50lbs)

Job description

Join to apply for the MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER role at Dollar Tree Stores

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 all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
3. Assist the Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
4. Adhere to all policies and procedures including safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not on the premises, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all SSC Corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information, requests, and any additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
9. Assist the Store Manager with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
10. Assist Store Manager in managing freight flow.
11. Meet or exceed productivity standards.
12. Assist in ordering and stocking all merchandise needs, including frozen & 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 50lbs.
4. Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.

We value our associates' contributions to our success, which drives us to invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not a complete list of duties, which 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Retail