MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated team members to join their retail operations. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive while assisting with merchandising, training, and daily store functions. Enjoy generous benefits and flexible schedules that cater to your lifestyle. If you have a passion for retail and a knack for leadership, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team that values your contributions and invests in your success, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career path.

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 and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with merchandising and freight processing tasks.
• Help manage freight flow and stockroom organization.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Retail and management experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Team environment skills

Job description

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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist 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.
• Assist with all store functions and daily activities as directed.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment for customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Keep all areas of the store, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is absent, take supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all SSC Corporate directives related to store activities.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Help manage freight flow and stockroom organization.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Assist with ordering and stocking merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated items.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective daily.
• Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales-effective items.
• Assist 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. We offer:

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

This job description 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.