Merchandising Assistant Manager - Retail Growth & Benefits

Dollar Tree Stores; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 28,240 - 29,274; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

PerkSpot employee discounts

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Cheshire, CT is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to work with the Store Manager, lead a dynamic team of associates, and focus on merchandising and freight processing. This role supports opening/closing procedures, asset protection, and adherence to company policies in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will supervise daily store operations, maintain stockrooms and the sales floor, and implement directives while ensuring a positive, safe atmosphere for customers and

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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
• 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 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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Physical strength

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores in Cheshire, CT is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to work with the Store Manager, lead a dynamic team of associates, and focus on merchandising and freight processing. This role supports opening/closing procedures, asset protection, and adherence to company policies in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will supervise daily store operations, maintain stockrooms and the sales floor, and implement directives while ensuring a positive, safe atmosphere for customers and