Merchandising Assistant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Access to employee discount platform

Job summary

A leading retail company in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Merchandising Assistant Manager to support store operations. You will assist the Store Manager in leading a team, drive sales through effective merchandise management, and create a positive shopping environment. Ideal candidates have prior retail management experience and strong communication skills. This position offers various employee benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs. and meet physical demands.
• Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment.

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.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store.
• Manage freight flow in line with productivity standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Ability to lift 30-50 lbs

Teamwork

Job description

Merchandising Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree Stores

Role overview: You will join our 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 corporate directives related to store activities (Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and related communications)
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store, including bathrooms, floors, trash removal, and overall neat presentation
• Foster a positive, safe, and respectful environment with customers, associates, and leaders
• Other duties as assigned

Additional duties

• Process receipt and return of DSD merchandise
• Manage freight flow in line with productivity standards
• Order and stock merchandise needs, including frozen & refrigerated items
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective
• Plan, merchandise, and maintain clip strips and power panels with items that drive sales
• Plan and implement monthly Sales Planners

Skills and Experience

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs. 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

Perks and Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans with matching contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform
• And more

About Dollar Tree

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.

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.