Merchandising Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree Stores INC; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager in East Rutherford, NJ to work alongside the Store Manager, leading a team to deliver -store experiences.

Responsibilities include merchandising, processing freight, and daily store operations while maintaining safety and policies. The role emphasizes strong communication, team collaboration, and the ability to manage stock, cash handling, and customer interactions in a high-energy environment.

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.
• Must be able to lift 30–50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Open and close procedures as needed.
• Protect and secure store assets, including cash.
• Maintain store areas to company standards.
• Handle freight processing and plan merchandising needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Physical stamina

Job description

Your Role at Dollar Tree: As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you’ll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In this role, you’ll focus on merchandising and processing freight.

Job duties and 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*

Additional 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

Your Skills and Experience:

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required
• 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
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required

Your Perks and Benefits:

• We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans with matching contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And much more!

Who We Are:

• At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value - it’s what our business is built on.
• Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.
• We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform - and we know that this path starts with you.

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Full time 55 Route 17,East Rutherford,New Jersey 07073-2133 03287 Dollar Tree From: 19.5 To: 20.25

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with people every day - creating memorable experiences for our customers while also building a career that can take you anywhere. Join our team and see where your journey can take you. We're invested in your health and wellness. That’s why we invest in perks, programs, and resources that help you at every stage of your life and career.