Director, Sales Promotion

Dollar Tree Inc

Chesapeake, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Business Strategy, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Documentation, Field Trials, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Plan, Mentoring, Merchandising, Newsletter, Operational Communications, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Performance Management, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, Promotional Strategy, Retail, Retail Merchandising, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Promotions, Sales Strategy, Specimens/Samples, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
Chesapeake, VA
POSTED
5 days ago

Your leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to drive cross-functional alignment make you an excellent fit for our Director, Sales Promotions role.

About Your Role:

As the Director Sales Promotions at Dollar Tree's Store Support Center (SSC) in Chesapeake, VA, you'll lead enterprise-wide strategies that drive sales productivity and in-store execution. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing promotional planning, implementation of merchandise driven initiatives, and ensuring seamless communication across merchandising and store operations. You will play a critical role in aligning merchandising strategy with store execution to deliver a consistent and compelling customer experience across our 9,000+ stores.

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

  • Lead strategic initiatives that drive sales growth through promotional planning, merchandising execution, and project management.
  • Partner closely with Merchandising, Store Operations, Marketing, Space Planning and other departments to align enterprise priorities and execution strategies.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on sales-driving initiatives, store productivity, and the customer experience.
  • Collaborate with Space Planning to establish clear merchandising guidance that supports operational excellence in stores.

Model Store Operations & Merchandising Support

  • Optimize model store layouts, fixture space and labor support to support import reviews, line reviews, and special merchandising projects.
  • Oversee the Sample Approval Letter (SAL) process, including UPC validation, sample management, and storage.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to Merchants regarding store execution capabilities, limitations, and best practices.

Develop & Execute Merchandise Strategy

  • Partner with Merchants to develop and execute merchandising strategies, seasonal programs, and promotional events.
  • Lead the development of store set documentation, implementation guides, and promotional execution materials.
  • Direct Project Managers responsible for key initiatives, including Drive the Business and the Field Leadership meetings.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to develop effective in-store signage, promotional materials, and customer-facing communications.

Communication & Store Execution

  • Lead the development and distribution of communication tools, including Sales Planners, Weekly Store Newsletters, and Special Project communications.
  • Ensure merchandising programs, promotional initiatives, and operational changes are communicated clearly and consistently to stores.
  • Partner with Store Operations to maximize execution, compliance, and program effectiveness across all locations.
  • Facilitate field feedback sessions and conduct regular store visits to identify opportunities, improve execution, and enhance the customer experience.

Leadership & Talent Development

  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Establish and implement talent development strategies that strengthen organizational capability within Sales Promotions.
  • Serve as a mentor, coach, and influential leader across the organization.

Minimum Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in retail merchandising, store operations, sales planning, or related functions.
  • Demonstrated success leading large cross-functional teams and enterprise-level initiatives in a complex retail environment.
  • Strong understanding of store operations, merchandising principles, and promotional strategy.
  • Proven ability to translate strategic priorities into scalable execution plans that drive measurable business results.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred

Salary Range: $158k-189k base + bonus + equity (based on experience)

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Buying

Dollar Tree

About the Company

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Dollar Tree Inc

It’s all about the thrill of the hunt!

We love to hear from our customers and overwhelmingly the two comments we repeatedly receive are:

"I can't believe this cool item I just found at Dollar Tree!" AND...

"I can't believe it's only $1.00!"

That’s when we know we've done our jobs right! We have worked hard to create an environment where shopping is fun... a place where our customers can discover new treasures every week... a store where entire families can enjoy hunting for that special something. Every Dollar Tree store is bright and well lit, clean and well organized, and stocked with endless hidden treasures!

Just as important, we continue to offer our customers products they need at extreme values! We carry a broad, exciting mix of merchandise that includes many trusted national and regional brands. Some of the product departments you'll find at Dollar Tree include housewares, glassware, dinnerware, cleaning supplies, candy, snacks, food, health and beauty, toys, gifts, gift bags and wrap, party supplies, stationery, craft supplies, teaching supplies, books, seasonal décor, and so much more. Everything you need for every day, every holiday, every occasion... and every single item is only $1 (or less)!

The best part is that there is probably a Dollar Tree store near you! We are a national company with thousands of stores conveniently located in shopping centers and malls in all 48 contiguous states. You can also shop online for larger quantities of the same items you'd find in our stores, plus check out craft and project ideas, take advantage of online exclusives and manufacturer closeouts, watch videos, and join our Value Seekers Club to find even more fun and frugal ideas. We invite you to come check us out, compare our prices, and stretch your dollars by shopping with us... Discover the Dollar Tree Difference!

 

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.dollartree.com/careers