Assistant Manager (Stocking ASM) - Assistant Manager (Stocking Manager) Dollar Tree Employee Review

3.0
Sep 19, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

If you have a hard working team that communicates and trains associates properly then the store can be a fun and productive place to work. There are also opportunities for sales associates to be promoted to assistant manager.

Cons

Not enough hours to get everything done. If the team is even slightly dysfunctional everything will pile up fast. Too often bad managers run stores into the ground. Back rooms get buried with unorganized freight and shelves become empty.

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Pros

I enjoyed working at Dollar Tree because it allowed me to lead a team, help develop associates, and make a difference in my store. I liked the fast-paced environment and the variety of challenges that came with running daily operations. The experience helped me grow as a manager, strengthen my problem-solving skills, and build great relationships with both my team and customers.

Cons

The biggest challenges were limited staffing, heavy workloads, and a lack of support from the district level when issues arose. PTO requests were often denied due to business needs, which made it difficult to achieve a good work-life balance. While these challenges could be frustrating at times.

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