Merchandising Team Lead - Freight & Floor Execution

Dollar Tree Stores; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Stock purchase program

Educational assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager in Pocahontas, AR to partner with the Store Manager in leading a dynamic team and delivering great customer experiences. You’ll focus on merchandising, freight processing, and daily store operations to meet company standards.

The role requires retail and supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to lift 30–50 lbs. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and contribute to a safe, friendly store culture.

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.
• 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

Strong communication

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Dollar Tree Stores is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager in Pocahontas, AR to partner with the Store Manager in leading a dynamic team and delivering great customer experiences. You’ll focus on merchandising, freight processing, and daily store operations to meet company standards.

The role requires retail and supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to lift 30–50 lbs. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and contribute to a safe, friendly store culture.