Merchandising Assistant Manager — Retail & Freight Ops

Dollar Tree Stores; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Access to PerkSpot

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to join the Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. You will focus on merchandising and processing freight while upholding company standards.

You will collaborate with leadership to drive store performance, deliver excellent customer service, and ensure safety and accuracy in daily operations. Prior retail and management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills required.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs and perform repetitive movements.
• Willingness to work in a high-energy, collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to store safety and asset protection.

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 and store communications.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store, including bathrooms and floors.
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment with customers and staff.
• 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, per 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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Retail experience

Management experience

Team environment

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to join the Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. You will focus on merchandising and processing freight while upholding company standards.

You will collaborate with leadership to drive store performance, deliver excellent customer service, and ensure safety and accuracy in daily operations. Prior retail and management experience is preferred.