MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

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

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to support store operations and team development. This full-time role involves merchandising, training associates, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates have prior retail management experience and strong interpersonal skills, contributing to a positive shopping environment.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with merchandising and freight processing tasks.
• Support hiring, training, and development of store associates.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with merchandising and freight processing tasks delegated by the Store Manager.
2. Assist with hiring, training, and developing store associates.
3. Support all store functions and daily activities as directed by the Store Manager.
4. Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
5. Help protect and secure company assets, including cash.
6. Adhere to all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
7. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
8. Maintain store areas to company standards, including recovery of the sales floor and stockroom.
9. When the Store Manager is absent, assume supervisory responsibility for hourly associates.
10. Process all corporate directives and communications related to store activities.
11. Assist with receipt and return of merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
12. Manage freight flow and meet or exceed productivity standards.
13. Assist with ordering, stocking, and maintaining merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated items.
14. Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily and plan merchandising strategies accordingly.
15. Assist in planning and maintaining promotional displays like Clip Strips and Power Panels.
16. Help in planning and implementing monthly sales plans.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Prior retail and management experience preferred.
2. Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
3. Ability to lift and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
4. Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.

We value our associates' contributions and provide health and welfare programs, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will perform other duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industry: Retail