MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. As a store associate, you will assist with daily operations, ensure customer satisfaction, and help maintain store standards. This role offers flexibility and competitive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a retail environment.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

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 daily 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, friendly environment for customers, staff, and supervisors.
• Keep all store areas, including the stockroom and sales floor, up to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not present, assume supervisory responsibilities for hourly associates.
• Process all SSC Corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
• Handle requests and communications related to store activities as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
• Support the management of freight flow.
• 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.
• Help plan and implement 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.