Merchandising Team Lead – Fast-Paced Retail Growth

Dollar Tree, Inc.; Town of Waterford (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; 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, Inc. is hiring a Merchandise Assistant Manager to partner with the Store Manager in leading a dynamic team and delivering positive community experiences.

The role emphasizes merchandising, freight processing, and daily store operations, with a strong focus on policy adherence, asset protection, and customer interaction. The position requires prior retail/management experience, strong communication, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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 and handle frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting, with or without 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 related to store activities.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store, including bathrooms, floors, and trash.
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment with customers and staff.
• Process receipt and return of DSD merchandise.
• Manage freight flow in line with productivity standards.
• Order and stock merchandise needs, including frozen & refrigerated.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective.
• Plan and merchandise Clip Strips and Power Panels with sales-effective items.
• Plan and implement monthly Sales Planners.

Skills

Retail management experience

Communication skills

Team environment ability

Physical stamina

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is hiring a Merchandise Assistant Manager to partner with the Store Manager in leading a dynamic team and delivering positive community experiences.

The role emphasizes merchandising, freight processing, and daily store operations, with a strong focus on policy adherence, asset protection, and customer interaction. The position requires prior retail/management experience, strong communication, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.