Merchandise Assistant Manager - Lead Store Merch and Teams

Dollar Tree Stores; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Stock purchase plan

Educational assistance

PerkSpot access

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Algonquin, IL is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to work with the Store Manager, lead a team, and focus on merchandising and freight processing. You will support opening/closing, asset protection, store upkeep, and adherence to policies.

You will help plan, merchandise, and stock needs, including frozen & refrigerated items, and contribute to monthly Sales Planners. The role requires retail and management experience, strong communication, ability to lift 30-50 lbs,

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred.
• Must be able to lift between 30 and 50 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Protect and secure company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.
• Maintain areas of the store, including stockroom and sales floor, to company standards.
• Process all corporate directives such as Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and any additional communications related to store activities.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable.
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Process the receipt and return of DSD merchandise.
• Manage freight flow in accordance with productivity standards.
• Order and stock merchandise needs, including frozen & refrigerated, in accordance with productivity standards.
• Ensure that the sales floor is sales-effective.
• Plan, merchandise, and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales effective items.
• Plan and implement monthly Sales Planners.

Skills

Retail management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores in Algonquin, IL is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to work with the Store Manager, lead a team, and focus on merchandising and freight processing. You will support opening/closing, asset protection, store upkeep, and adherence to policies.

You will help plan, merchandise, and stock needs, including frozen & refrigerated items, and contribute to monthly Sales Planners. The role requires retail and management experience, strong communication, ability to lift 30-50 lbs,