MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a full-time Merchandising Associate responsible for assisting with store operations, managing freight flow, and ensuring a professional environment. Ideal candidates should have retail experience and strong communication skills. Join a team that values contributions and offers generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Employee Assistance Program

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 all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Job Description

Responsible for assisting with merchandising and freight processing tasks delegated and assigned by the Store Manager. Assist with the hiring, training, and development of store associates as delegated by the Store Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
2. Perform 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 procedures, including safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
6. Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
7. When the Store Manager is not on the premises, assume direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
8. Process all SSC Corporate directives related to store activities, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information.
9. Assist the Store Manager with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies and procedures.
10. Assist in managing freight flow and maintaining stockroom organization.
11. Meet or exceed productivity standards.
12. Assist in ordering and stocking all merchandise needs, including frozen and refrigerated items.
13. Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
14. Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales-effective items.
15. 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 drives us to invest in our people. Eligible associates receive:

• Health and welfare programs including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.

Auto Req ID

711273BR

28152

Division

STORE

Process Level/Store #

00506

Job Code

MERCHASM MERCH ASM

Employment Category

FT

About the company

Dollar Tree is an American multi-price-point chain of discount variety stores, headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is a Fortune 500 company operating 15,115 stores across the U.S. and Canada, supported by a nationwide logistics network of 24 distribution centers. The company also operates stores under the Dollar Bills name and a multi-price-point chain under the Family Dollar banner.