Merchandising & Freight Lead — Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase

Educational assistance

PerkSpot access

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager in Rochester, MN to join our store leadership team. You will assist the Store Manager in guiding a dynamic group of associates, focusing on merchandising and freight processing to delight customers and uphold store standards.

You will manage opening/closing procedures, protect assets, ensure safety, maintain cleanliness, and support monthly sales planning. A high-energy team player with strong communication skills is essential.

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.
• Responsible for maintaining the 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.
• 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, 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

Skills

Retail management experience

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Team environment

Job description

Dollar Tree is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager in Rochester, MN to join our store leadership team. You will assist the Store Manager in guiding a dynamic group of associates, focusing on merchandising and freight processing to delight customers and uphold store standards.

You will manage opening/closing procedures, protect assets, ensure safety, maintain cleanliness, and support monthly sales planning. A high-energy team player with strong communication skills is essential.