Merchandising Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree • Newark, NJ

4d • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Merchandising Assistant Manager joins the Store Manager in leading store associates and creating positive experiences for the community. The role focuses on merchandising and freight processing, while assisting with store operations, maintaining company standards, and supporting a positive and safe environment for customers and associates. The assistant manager also supports the Store Manager with merchandise receiving and returns, freight flow, ordering and stocking merchandise, and sales-floor merchandising.

Requirements

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.
• Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds from floor to above shoulder height.
• Ability to meet the 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.

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 and communications related to store activities, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, and Key Survey information requests.
• Maintain store cleanliness, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out trash, and keeping all 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 DSD merchandise.
• Manage freight flow in accordance with productivity standards.
• Order and stock merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated items, 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Pharmacy insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans with matching contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed