Part-Time
Assistant Store Manager
Updated on 8/1/2026
Dollar Tree
10,001+ employees
Discount retailer selling low-cost everyday items
Compensation Overview
$14 - $14.50/hr
Columbus, OH, USA
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- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- The ability to read, interpret, and explain operational directives, including merchandise schematics, is required.
- The ability to lift up to 55 pounds from floor to above shoulder height is required.
- The role requires frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills are required.
- The ability to work in a high-energy team environment is required.
- Exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills are required.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are required.
- Assist with store functions and day-to-day store activities.
- Help customers in a positive, approachable manner and address their questions or concerns.
- Organize and transfer merchandise from the delivery truck to the stockroom and sales floor as needed, and ensure seasonal areas of the store are maintained.
- Perform opening and closing procedures as needed.
- Process corporate directives, including Pull and Hold/Destroy, Task Compliance, Key Survey information requests, and other communications related to store activities.
- Maintain the promotional effectiveness of storefront fixtures and displays.
- Assist with ordering merchandise, processing damaged merchandise, record keeping including payroll, scheduling, cash register deposits and receipts, and loss prevention.
- Maintain store areas, including a well-stocked sales floor and organized stockroom, to company standards.
- Protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
- Adhere to policies and procedures, including safety guidelines, and ensure all store associates follow company policies and procedures.
- Help the Store Manager supervise, train, and develop Store Associates.
- Maintain a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders.
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Store management experience in a retail, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred.
Dollar Tree operates over 8,000 stores and 25 distribution centers across 48 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces, selling everyday items at very low prices. It sources merchandise globally to keep costs down and passes the savings to customers through fixed low-price points, creating high item turnover. The company stands out by focusing on extreme value with a broad mix of low-priced items, supported by a large store network, disciplined sourcing, and scale. Its goal is to provide affordable everyday and holiday essentials to a diverse customer base and to grow through value pricing and efficient operations.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chesapeake, Virginia
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Multi-price expansion supports higher-ticket consumables and larger household baskets.
- Sports sponsorships like EchoPark Speedway increase brand visibility and fan engagement.
- Seasonal and consumable categories drive repeat trips and holiday upside.
What critics are saying
- Walmart, Dollar General, and Five Below pressure prices and traffic.
- Global sourcing exposes margins to tariffs, freight spikes, and supplier disruption.
- Fixed store costs magnify earnings declines when consumer spending weakens.
What makes Dollar Tree unique
- Dollar Tree pairs extreme-value retail with a broad treasure-hunt assortment.
- Its multi-price strategy expands items beyond the old single-price ceiling.
- Over 9,300 stores create dense physical reach across the United States and Canada.
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↑ 20%Dollar Tree named entitlement sponsor for EchoPark Speedway's summer 2027 NASCAR cup series race. Reading Time: 4 mins read * The Dollar Tree 400 will be the headline event for EchoPark Speedway's summer NASCAR weekend beginning in 2027. * The multi-year race entitlement is the latest development in the partnership between Speedway Motorsports and Dollar Tree, the Official Value Retailer of Speedway Motorsports. * Dollar Tree is one of North America's largest and most-loved value retailers, operating more than 9,300 stores and 19 distribution centers with more than 150,000 associates across the United States and Canada. HAMPTON, Ga. (July 13, 2026) - Value retailer Dollar Tree has been named the new entitlement sponsor of EchoPark Speedway's summer NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race beginning in 2027. Under the multi-year agreement between Dollar Tree, the Official Value Retailer of Speedway Motorsports, and EchoPark Speedway, the Dollar Tree 400 will be the headline event of the summer NASCAR weekend in Atlanta. "Partnering with Speedway Motorsports as the Official Value Retailer is an exciting milestone for Dollar Tree as we celebrate our 40th anniversary," said Mike Creedon, Chief Executive Officer at Dollar Tree. "The Dollar Tree 400 is a fitting way to mark this milestone, bringing together two brands that connect with millions of passionate fans across the country. Through this partnership, Catchfence'll introduce even more shoppers to the value, convenience, and sense of discovery that make every Dollar Tree visit unique. "We look forward to engaging racing fans in new and meaningful ways while continuing to deliver incredible value to the communities we serve." Through its partnership with EchoPark Speedway, Dollar Tree will activate through several speedway assets, including VIP hospitality on race weekends, venue signage and branding, and race dignitaries, selected in collaboration with the speedway. "We're thrilled to partner with Dollar Tree for our summer NASCAR event beginning next year," said EchoPark Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Hutchison. "EchoPark Speedway is renowned for the quality of its racing product, and Catchfence has prided ourselves on complementing that with an inviting race day atmosphere fueled by great fan entertainment delivered at a value price for its fans. Dollar Tree has already helped Catchfence deliver more affordable and convenient options for race day attendees. "We're looking forward to furthering those efforts under this new partnership to create an exceptional race day experience for our fans at the Dollar Tree 400." The multi-year sponsorship of EchoPark Speedway's summer NCS race is the latest development in a blossoming partnership between Dollar Tree and Speedway Motorsports. Earlier this year, the retailer branded the "More Fun. More Value" pages across all Speedway Motorsports track websites and became the presenting partner for ticket offers that include a $10 Dollar Tree gift card with the purchase of at least two tickets. Dollar Tree has also activated in the Fan Zones of Speedway Motorsports venues, most recently at EchoPark Speedway this past weekend. The value retailer is also the entitlement partner for the upcoming Dollar Tree 301 NCS event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23. The 2027 Dollar Tree 400 will be the second of two NCS events held on EchoPark Speedway's 1.54-mile oval next year. The schedule for these events will be announced at a later date. Tickets and camping accommodations for both 2027 NASCAR weekends at EchoPark Speedway are available for purchase at EchoParkSpeedway.com or by calling the ticket office at 770-946-4211. About Dollar Tree inc.: Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), headquartered in Chesapeake, Va., is one of North America's largest and most-loved value retailers, known for delivering great value, convenience and a "thrill of the hunt" discovery shopping experience. With a team of approximately 150,000 associates, Dollar Tree operates more than 9,300 stores and 19 distribution centers across 48 contiguous states and seven Canadian provinces under the brands Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada. The company is committed to being a responsible steward of its business - supporting its people, serving its communities and creating lasting value. Additional information about Dollar Tree can be found at DollarTree.com. About EchoPark Speedway: EchoPark Speedway is a premier entertainment venue located about 30 miles south of Atlanta, Ga. Since 1960, EchoPark Speedway has been a staple of the NASCAR calendar and currently hosts two weekends of racing in the spring and fall each year.
Dollar Tree has increased its share repurchase authorisation to $2.50bn and received positive rating revisions from Raymond James and Goldman Sachs, which cited conservative guidance and potential earnings upside. The enlarged buyback programme aims to boost investor confidence alongside the company's operational improvements. Dollar Tree plans to open approximately 400 new stores in 2026, supported by new distribution centres. The expansion is intended to build scale benefits that could help offset higher selling, general and administrative expenses and labour costs. The company's investment narrative depends on whether its value-focused model and multi-price strategy can counter cost pressures and cautious lower-income consumers. Analysts project $23.4bn in revenue and $1.5bn in earnings by 2029, requiring 5.8% annual revenue growth. However, rising labour costs, liability expenses and potential tariff impacts remain key risks that could erode margins and value perception.
Dollar Tree raised its full-year profit guidance whilst Costco's growth shows signs of slowing, creating a divergence between two major value retailers. Dollar Tree now expects 2026 adjusted earnings per share between $6.70 and $7.10, driven by operational improvements. Its gross margin expanded by 120 basis points in the latest quarter, with adjusted earnings per share jumping 38%. Costco's adjusted comparable sales grew 6.6%, but new paid member growth slowed to 4.1%, described as the "lowest level in some time" by one analyst. The company's core-on-core margins fell 9 basis points after investing in lower prices. Dollar Tree's operational discipline is reducing shrinkage and expanding margins. Meanwhile, Costco's profitability faces pressure despite maintaining its value proposition for customers.
Arkansas reaches $5.5 million settlement with Family Dollar. * Saline Courier Staff Report * 5 hrs ago LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas has reached a $5.5 million settlement with Family Dollar and Dollar Tree entities to resolve a consumer protection lawsuit tied to a rat infestation at a Family Dollar distribution center in West Memphis, according to a news release from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin's office. Under the agreement, the state will receive $3.9 million, while $1.6 million of the settlement was suspended because of Family Dollar's cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice in a related federal case. The lawsuit, filed by the Arkansas Attorney General's Office in April 2022, alleged Family Dollar knowingly operated a rodent-infested distribution center in West Memphis and distributed contaminated products to stores in Arkansas and other states. According to the release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched an investigation in 2022 after a video circulated publicly showing rodents throughout the warehouse. The FDA determined the infestation dated back to at least 2020 and said more than 3,400 rodents were removed from the facility between March 2021 and January 2022. Products from the distribution center were shipped to all 85 Family Dollar stores in Arkansas and stores in five other states during that time, according to the release. The FDA later issued a public safety alert and oversaw a recall of FDA-regulated products distributed from the facility. The state's lawsuit alleged violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, failure to warn, violations of implied warranties of merchantability and consumption, negligence, strict liability and unjust enrichment. The lawsuit also alleged products distributed from the West Memphis facility were stored under unsanitary conditions, consumers were not adequately warned about those conditions and products unfit for sale entered the marketplace. In 2024, Family Dollar Stores LLC entered a guilty plea in a federal criminal case related to the infestation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. According to the release, the plea agreement included more than $41 million in fines and forfeitures. "Arkansans, particularly those who rely on neighborhood discount stores for everyday essentials, are entitled to products that are safe, lawfully sold, and honestly marketed," Griffin said in the release. "My office will continue to enforce our consumer protection laws to safeguard public health." 4 remaining of 5. Welcome! We hope that you enjoy our free content.
Dollar Tree is investing in distribution network upgrades and replacing legacy technology systems to improve inventory management across its expanding store base. The discount retailer reported inventory levels down 7% year over year whilst sales increased 9%, CFO Stewart Glendinning said on a recent earnings call. The company is rebuilding its Marietta, Oklahoma distribution centre, destroyed by a tornado in 2024, expected to open by spring 2027 serving around 700 stores. Dollar Tree also acquired a 1.25 million-square-foot facility near Phoenix, set to open this spring serving stores across five western states. The retailer is replacing decades-old systems with cloud-based platforms, predictive analytics and mobile-enabled workflows, enabling better inventory visibility and increased distribution centre throughput without expanding warehouse footprint.