Merchandising Team Lead — Retail Ops & Freight

Dollar Tree; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

PerkSpot access

Job summary

Dollar Tree in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to help the Store Manager lead a team and optimize merchandising and freight processing. You will support daily store operations, security of assets, and policy adherence while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and associates.

The role requires prior retail and management experience, strong communication skills, and physical stamina to lift 30–50 lbs and perform active job duties in a

Qualifications

• Irrefutable retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills required.
• Must be able to lift 30–50 lbs and perform physical tasks with or without accommodation.
• Ability to thrive in a high-energy, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day activities.
• Open/close procedures as needed.
• Protect and secure company assets including store cash.
• Follow policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain stockroom and sales floor to company standards.
• Process corporate directives and store communications.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the store.
• Provide a positive, safe, and respectful environment for customers and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Process receipt/return of DSD merchandise.
• Manage freight flow according to productivity standards.
• Stock merchandise including frozen & refrigerated items per productivity standards.
• Ensure the sales floor is sales-effective.
• Plan and maintain Clip Strips and Power Panels with attractive items.
• Plan and implement monthly Sales Planners.

Skills

Retail management

Communication skills

Written skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Job description

Dollar Tree in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a Merchandise Assistant Manager to help the Store Manager lead a team and optimize merchandising and freight processing. You will support daily store operations, security of assets, and policy adherence while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and associates.

The role requires prior retail and management experience, strong communication skills, and physical stamina to lift 30–50 lbs and perform active job duties in a