Merchandising Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree•Rochester, NY

1d•$20 - $20

About The Position

As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you’ll join the Store Manager in leading a team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities the store serves. The role focuses on merchandising and processing freight, while also assisting with store functions and day-to-day activities. The position requires maintaining company standards, following policies and safety guidelines, and contributing to a positive, safe, and respectful environment for customers, associates, and leaders. The assistant manager also supports the Store Manager with freight flow, merchandise ordering and stocking, sales-floor effectiveness, and sales planning. Additional related duties may be assigned, and the job specification may be amended to meet evolving business needs. Employment is at-will and the job description is not a contract of employment.

Requirements

Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.
Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required.
Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior retail and management experience is preferred.

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.
Follow company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.
Maintain the stockroom and sales floor to company standards.
Process corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and other communications related to store activities.
Maintain store cleanliness, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out trash, and keeping areas neat and presentable.
Promote a positive, safe, and respectful environment and maintain professional, friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders.
Process the receipt and return of DSD merchandise as assigned by the Store Manager.
Manage freight flow in accordance with productivity standards.
Order and stock merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated products, in accordance with productivity standards.
Ensure 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.