MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their retail team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a friendly environment while managing store operations and ensuring customer satisfaction. With flexible schedules and generous benefits, including health programs and retirement plans, you can thrive in a supportive workplace. If you have a passion for retail and enjoy working in a high-energy team, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values your contributions and invest in your future with a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

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 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.
• Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Keep all store areas, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not on the premises, take supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all SSC Corporate directives, including pull and hold/destroy, task compliance, and key survey information.
• Assist the Store Manager with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
• Help manage freight flow.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Assist in ordering and stocking all merchandise needs, including frozen and refrigerated items.
• Maintain stockroom organization.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Plan, merchandise, and maintain clip strips and power panels with sales-effective items.
• Assist in planning and implementing 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, which drive us to invest in our people. We provide eligible associates with:

• Health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification 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 by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.