MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Merchandise Assistant Manager where you will assist in store operations, manage staff, and ensure a positive shopping experience. Enjoy flexible schedules and generous benefits while working in your local store.

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 day-to-day store activities.
• Manage cashiering activities and ensure cash handling practices.
• Assist Store Manager with weekly scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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

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.

Responsible for assisting with all operational tasks within the store as delegated and assigned by the Store Manager, with a main focus on front-end and sales floor operations. Also assist with hiring, training, and development of store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

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 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, take 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 other store-related communications as delegated by the Store Manager.
9. Assist the Store Manager with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
10. Assist in ensuring proper staffing coverage daily.
11. Assist in ensuring the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
12. Manage cashiering activities to ensure cash handling practices & guidelines are followed at all times by all Associates.
13. Oversee promotional effectiveness of store fixtures and displays.
14. Manage sales effectiveness of seasonal areas.
15. Coordinate appropriate signage in the store.
16. Process damaged merchandise daily.
17. Assist Store Manager with weekly scheduling.
18. Assist in managing store supplies and expenses.
19. Assist with merchandising and maintaining checkout area to maximize impulse sales.
20. Ensure coolers and store-front displays are refilled daily (e.g., balloons, sunglasses, batteries).

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 50 lbs.
4. Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

We value our Associates' contributions, which drive us to invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification should not be construed as the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.