The people are awesome, the responsibilities are not too exciting. - Assistant Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

4.0
Dec 7, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

- Awesome Managers and Co-workers. - People seem to complaint about customers not being nice.... however, i found that customers were very nice. - Very flexible with working hours (great if you are still in school or if you have many commitments). - The job is extremely easy to grasp.

Cons

- An assistant manager is simply a stocking employee who gets to lead a crew of employees who get paid a little less. - The pay is not what you would expect from a management title. Nonetheless, the pay seems to represent the level of responsibility (which is not much).

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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
Recommend
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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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