MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. As a key member of the store, you will assist in various tasks, including merchandising, training associates, and ensuring a positive shopping environment. This role offers flexible schedules and generous benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow in the retail industry.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

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 merchandising and freight processing tasks.
• Support all store functions and daily activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

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 merchandising and freight processing tasks delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist with hiring, training, and developing store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.
• Support 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 company assets, including store cash.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment for customers, staff, and supervisors.
• Keep all store areas, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is absent, assume direct supervisory responsibility for hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives related to store activities, including pull and hold/destroy, task compliance, and key survey information.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise following VIP and DSD policies.
• Manage freight flow and ensure productivity standards are met or exceeded.
• Assist in ordering and stocking merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated items.
• Maintain stockroom organization and 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 drives us to invest in our people. We offer health and welfare programs including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, 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 perform any other duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.