Not just a dollar, but priceless. - Store Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

4.0
Dec 28, 2008
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Pros

They provide some great experience in both retail and in managment. They provide some great chances to learn how the basic aspects of retail work. They can provide managers a chance in developing workers. I have personally promoted and trained 6 assistants managers in the last year. They are growing very fast as well. This allows a lot of people to get a chance to be promoted and become more sucessful.

Cons

The hours can be long for store managers. This can be very true during the hoildays. This is typical of a lot of jobs in retail. Some of the big shots sometimes lose touch with how things really work at a store level.

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5.0
Mar 6, 2026
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Pros

Leadership that cares about their Associates. Opportunities to grow skills and knowledge via trainings and cross-team ventures. Employee Relation Groups that are important to a diverse workforce.

Cons

Pay is lacking for the experience gained. Annual performance review is not indicative of the work put it. Follow up on issues is not consistent. Some employees are disciplined for small infractions while others are provided zero repercussions for blatant failure to abide by the rules.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Working at Dollar Tree provided valuable hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of retail operations. I strengthened my skills in inventory management, merchandising, freight planning, staffing, customer service, compliance, and operational execution. The fast-paced environment challenged me to think quickly, prioritize effectively, and develop my team while delivering results. The relationships I built with my associates and customers were by far the most rewarding part of the job.

Cons

The workload often exceeded the labor hours provided, making it challenging to consistently meet operational expectations. Store managers were frequently expected to handle multiple responsibilities while working with lean staffing levels. Facility and equipment issues sometimes took longer than expected to resolve, and support from upper management could be inconsistent. While the job offered valuable experience, maintaining work-life balance could be difficult during peak freight and seasonal periods.

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