MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Merchandise Assistant Manager to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with store management, supporting daily operations and contributing to a positive shopping experience. With a focus on merchandising, staff development, and customer engagement, you will play a key role in ensuring store success. Enjoy generous benefits, flexible schedules, and the chance to work in a dynamic, high-energy environment. If you have a passion for retail and a knack for leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with merchandising and freight processing tasks.
• Support hiring, training, and development of store associates.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment for customers.

Skills

Retail Experience

Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Job description

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

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 include:

• Assisting with merchandising and freight processing tasks delegated by the Store Manager.
• Supporting hiring, training, and development of store associates as delegated.
• Assisting with all store functions and daily activities.
• Performing opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Protecting and securing all company assets, including cash.
• Adhering to policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintaining a professional and friendly environment for customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Maintaining store areas to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is absent, taking supervisory responsibility for hourly associates.
• Processing directives such as Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
• Supporting receipt and return of DSD merchandise following VIP and DSD policies.
• Managing freight flow and maintaining stockroom organization.
• Ensuring the sales floor is sales-effective daily and planning merchandising strategies.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.

We value our associates’ contributions and offer health and welfare programs, paid time off, retirement plans, and other benefits.