Strong Company with poor wages - Store Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
2 Apr 2015
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Pros

Lots of opportunity for bottom line employees to become managers even store managers. Stable company with lots of growth

Cons

Long hours for Store Manager. Pay based on hourly for 40 hours but making SM work 50-60 hours per week. Base pay not in line with store volumes. 2.5 million dollar store only paying the store manager 50K is low. CEO got a 13 million dollar bonus though. Small back rooms for freight making it difficult to maintain organized stock rooms from deliveries 1,500 - 3,500 cases per week

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Pros

It was a really positive work place.

Cons

Not a very flexible job schedule

3.0
1 Jul 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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