MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager in Owensboro, Kentucky. This role involves assisting with store operations, managing freight flow, and supervising associates. The ideal candidate will have prior retail experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a positive team environment while ensuring store standards are met.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform all opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist in protecting and securing all company assets, including store cash.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

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Responsible for assisting 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with all store functions and daily 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 safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Maintain store areas, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is absent, take supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all SSC Corporate directives and related communications.
9. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
10. Assist in managing freight flow and meeting productivity standards.
11. Help order and stock all merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated items.
12. Maintain stockroom organization and ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
13. Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales-effective items.
14. Assist in planning and implementing monthly Sales Planners.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• 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. Benefits include health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Retail