Merchandising Lead & Store Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager in Austin to join the Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and delivering positive community experiences. You will focus on merchandising, freight processing, and daily store operations to keep the business running smoothly.

The role requires prior retail and management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift 30–50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are 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 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Job description

Dollar Tree is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager in Austin to join the Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and delivering positive community experiences. You will focus on merchandising, freight processing, and daily store operations to keep the business running smoothly.

The role requires prior retail and management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift 30–50 lbs and perform physical tasks.