Merchandising Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree Stores; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Discount platform access

Job summary

A leading discount retailer is searching for a Merchandising Assistant Manager in Ridgefield, CT. This role involves supporting the Store Manager in daily operations, managing merchandise flow, and ensuring a positive shopping environment. Ideal candidates will have prior retail management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift moderate weights. Perks include insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and employee discounts. Join us to make a difference in our community and team.

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred.
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and daily activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the store.
• Assist Store Manager with inventory processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 30-50 lbs

Team environment adaptability

Job description

Merchandising Assistant Manager

Join Dollar Tree Stores as a Merchandise Assistant Manager. In this role, you’ll support the Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve, focusing on merchandising and processing freight.

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.
• Maintain the cleanliness of 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.
• Assist the Store Manager with processing 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 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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 communities.

Legal Statements

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 does not constitute a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is at-will, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Location: 125 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield,CT 06877

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Job function: Marketing and Sales; Industries: Retail