Merchandising Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree•Willoughby, OH

8d•$15 - $16

About The Position

As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you’ll work with the Store Manager to lead a team of associates and create positive experiences for the communities the store serves. The role focuses on merchandising and processing freight, while also supporting store functions and daily activities. The position supports store operations, including opening and closing procedures, asset protection, policy and safety compliance, store cleanliness and presentation, and processing corporate directives. It also assists the Store Manager with receiving and returning direct-store-delivery merchandise, managing freight flow, ordering and stocking merchandise—including frozen and refrigerated items—and maintaining a sales-effective floor. Additional merchandising work includes planning and maintaining Clip Strips and Power Panels and implementing monthly Sales Planners. The role requires retail and management experience as preferred, strong communication skills, and the ability to meet the stated physical demands. Dollar Tree offers health and wellness-related rewards and other benefits. Employment is full-time and at-will.

Requirements

Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.
Ability to work in a high-energy, team environment is required.
Must be able 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 store-related communications.
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 through professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders.
Process the receipt and return of direct-store-delivery merchandise.
Manage freight flow according to productivity standards.
Order and stock merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated items, according to 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.