MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated associates to join their team in a dynamic retail environment. This role offers the opportunity to engage with customers, manage store functions, and contribute to a positive shopping experience. With flexible work schedules and a focus on employee well-being, this position provides a chance to grow within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for teamwork, making it a perfect fit for those looking to make a difference in their community. Join a company that values your contributions and invests in your future.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and daily activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment for customers.

Skills

Retail Experience

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

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 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 for customers, employees, and supervisors
• Keep all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery
• When the Store Manager is not present, take supervisory responsibility for hourly associates
• Process all corporate directives and communications related to store activities
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise following VIP and DSD policies
• Help manage freight flow and stock levels
• Meet or exceed productivity standards
• Assist in ordering and stocking merchandise, 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 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 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 by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.