Old-fashioned - Anonymous employee Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
7 Jan 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Genuinely great people throughout the company. Adding 700+ stores per year for at least the next few years with 14k+ stores already open.

Cons

The workplace is dated. Gray walls, gray cubes, gray filing cabinets. No work from home policy to speak of. Two weeks of vacation per year for your first five years. You must be with the company for a year to get the 4% 401(k) match. No jeans Friday unless shareholder numbers look good at the quarterly earnings calls (and it's just one Friday at that). The average age in the building for associate and manager level associates is much too high. No communication (for instance, the governor came to announce 600 new jobs for Dollar Tree and the building of a new 12 story tower--and it was never officially communicated internally. This is the norm).

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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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