Associate, Store Display​/Remodel Team

REGIONAL TRAVELING POSITION

General

Summary:

A Store Display Associate will assist individually or in a team with all operations tasks as delegated by the Store Display Lead to open new stores, renovate existing stores, complete special projects, and assist the store operators when not in project work.

Must travel to all project sites to ensure accurate and proper completion. The successful person is passionate about collaboration with several cross‑functional teams and can adapt to a dynamic retail environment.

• Participate in multiple renovation, new store, relocation, expansion, and other types of projects, ensuring completion to company standards in a timely manner.
• Tasks include but are not limited to:
  • Merchandising and product placement.
  • Unloading merchandise from delivery trucks, organizing merchandise, and transferring merchandise from stockroom to store; building and tearing down fixtures.
  • Setting schematics, zoning and other merchandise templates.
  • Cleaning.
  • Customer service.
  • Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist with all day‑to‑day store activities related to the store project as directed by the Store Display Coordinator/Lead.
• Ensure all required project tasks are completed in a timely manner per company standards.
• Ensure success of daily on‑site operations by communicating with the Store Display Coordinator/Lead and other team members as needed.
• Meet and exceed project standards by partnering and collaborating with store operations and Store development management to achieve expectations.
• Partner with and support other SDAs and Store Display Coordinators and Leads as business needs dictate.
• Maintain a safe working environment at job sites.
• Implement new procedures, best practices, useful tools, and efficiencies for all projects.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time to specific project locations; overnight travel required.
• Work projects typically run on 10 consecutive day schedules; associates may work up to 10 consecutive days per project unless state specific rest periods apply.
• Must be able to travel including driving and flying.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Must be able to work non‑traditional hours.

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to climb, walk, and stand for extended periods of time.

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work well with an ever‑changing team.
• Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast‑paced environment; adapt quickly to change.
• Strong project skills, with the ability to work on multiple, complex projects.
• Knowledge of sequencing and merchandising preferred.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to see implications and provide solutions and recommendations.
• Interpretation of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships across all levels.
• Ability to manage personal and company expenses due to travel.

• Must be able to operate small power tools.

Education:

Prefer completion of high school or equivalent.

Experience:

1–3 years of related work experience, preferably within the retail industry; prefer full‑time or part‑time retail store management experience.

Technical:
Proficiency with MS Office software including Word, Outlook, and Excel; ability to learn new applications.

Starting pay range: $20.00–21.00 per hour.

Employment type:

Full time.

Location:

Albany, New York.

Department:
Store Development – Dollar Tree.