MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic retail environment where you can assist in daily operations and lead a team. You'll be responsible for maintaining store standards, managing freight flow, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. With generous benefits and flexible schedules, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the retail sector. If you're passionate about retail and have the skills to lead a team, this opportunity is 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 preferred.
• Ability to lift and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Take direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly Associates.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Physical Stamina

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.

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 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, take direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly Associates.
8. Process all SSC Corporate directives related to store activities.
9. Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD Policies and Procedures.
10. Assist in managing freight flow and stockroom organization.
11. Meet or exceed productivity standards.
12. Assist in ordering and stocking all merchandise needs, including frozen & 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. 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 and invest in our people through 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 at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will perform other duties as required by their supervisor.

Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.