MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Middletown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its associates and offers a dynamic work environment. This role involves assisting with daily store operations, ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers, and supporting the Store Manager in various functions. With opportunities for flexible schedules and generous benefits, including health programs and retirement plans, this position is ideal for those looking to grow in the retail sector. If you thrive in a high-energy team environment and have a passion for customer service, 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

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store functions and day-to-day activities as directed.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers and staff.

Skills

Retail experience

Management experience

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.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, staff, 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, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all 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 all merchandise needs, 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.
• Participate 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 drive 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.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at any time by Dollar Tree. Incumbents are expected to follow all other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.