MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. In this role, you will assist in daily store operations, ensuring a friendly and efficient shopping experience for customers. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your leadership skills by taking responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager. With generous benefits and flexible work schedules, this position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about retail and enjoy working in a dynamic team, 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

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers.
• Assist Store Manager with managing freight flow and stock organization.

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 store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Able to perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist the Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures including safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not on the premises, take direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all SSC Corporate directives including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and additional communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist the Store Manager with the receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
• Assist Store Manager in managing freight flow.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Assist in ordering and stocking all merchandise needs, including frozen and refrigerated items.
• Assist in maintaining stockroom organization.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Assist in planning, merchandising, and maintaining 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 the most important element of our organization: our people.

As we work towards a healthier future, 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 should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.