DO NOT WORK HERE! - Merchandise Planner Dollar Tree Employee Review

1.0
8 Jul 2012
Recommend
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Pros

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE,GREAT CUSTOMER INTERACTION

Cons

I have worked for dollar tree for six long agonizing years,this is the worst job i have ever had.In the beginning it was great,most every store was allowed to have a four person management team.Now with all the cuts the work load is so rediculous,its so stressfull that i had to have heart surgery,this place will make you sick -mind and body.it sucks the life out of you.the only thing thats great about this place is the customers.When upper management comes to look at your store its always negative,nothing positive,nothing is ever good enough for this company,they treat everyone like slaves ,they are only concerned about their bonuses.appleseed is a big joke,it might actually work if we had the proper amount of employees,you cant expect one employee to do the job of three !

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Cons

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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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