MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree Stores; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to support store operations and manage associates. This full-time role offers flexible schedules and generous benefits, including health programs and employee stock purchase options. Ideal candidates should have prior retail experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health Programs

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Options

Qualifications

• Prefer prior retail and management experience.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with merchandising and freight processing tasks.
• Participating in hiring, training, and developing store associates.
• Performing opening and closing procedures in absence of Store Manager.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Retail Management Experience

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 include:

• Assisting with merchandising and freight processing tasks delegated by the Store Manager.
• Participating in hiring, training, and developing store associates as delegated.
• Supporting all store functions and daily activities as directed.
• Performing opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Protecting and securing all company assets, including cash.
• Adhering to all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintaining a professional, friendly environment with customers, staff, and supervisors.
• Maintaining store areas to company standards, including recovery.
• Assuming direct supervisory responsibility for hourly associates when the Store Manager is absent.
• Processing all corporate directives and store communications.
• Managing receipt and return of DSD merchandise following VIP and DSD policies.
• Managing freight flow and ensuring sales floor effectiveness.
• Assisting with ordering, stocking, and maintaining stockroom organization.
• Planning and merchandising sales-effective items and monthly sales planners.

Minimum requirements:

• 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 invest in their growth through health programs, paid time off, retirement plans, and employee stock purchase options.

This description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the company's discretion. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Retail