Merchandising Assistant Manager | Retail Ops

Dollar Tree Stores; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

PerkSpot access

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Vista, CA is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in leading a team and delivering a positive shopping experience. You’ll focus on merchandising and freight processing.

The role requires retail leadership, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You’ll help maintain store standards, execute plans, and ensure safety and customer‑friendly service.

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 movement.
• 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, and related communications.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness throughout the store, including bathrooms, floors, and trash.
• Ensure a positive, safe environment with professional interactions 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.
• 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

Retail management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lifting ability

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores in Vista, CA is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in leading a team and delivering a positive shopping experience. You’ll focus on merchandising and freight processing.

The role requires retail leadership, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You’ll help maintain store standards, execute plans, and ensure safety and customer‑friendly service.