Store Manager Trainee

Dollar Tree • Passaic, NJ

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Directs all store activities, manages the team, controls inventory, and meets financial and sales goals.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a retail environment, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• High school diploma required
• Strong leadership, motivation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good understanding of basic retail math, budgeting, and profit-and-loss (P&L) tracking.
• Proficiency with Point-of-Sale (POS) software and inventory management tools.

Nice To Haves

• a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and onboard new sales associates and supervisors.
• Build employee work schedules and manage payroll goals.
• Set sales targets, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct performance reviews.
• Foster a positive team environment and handle employee relations or disciplinary actions.
• Drive sales targets and track key performance indicators (KPIs) like conversion rates and average transaction value.
• Plan and execute local marketing, promotional events, and visual merchandising standards.
• Analyze sales trends and report business metrics to upper management.
• Monitor stock levels, place inventory orders with vendors, and conduct routine stock counts.
• Implement loss-prevention strategies to reduce theft, waste, and stock shrinkage.
• Ensure the store stays clean, organized, safe, and fully compliant with local health and safety laws.
• Lead by example to deliver an exceptional in-store customer experience.
• Resolve complex customer complaints or issues professionally and quickly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED