Aspiring Store Manager: Lead, Merchandise & Grow

Dollar General; Salem (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate in South Dakota to support daily store operations, supervision, merchandising, and inventory control. The role emphasizes developing candidates for a future Store Manager position and may serve as a stepping stone to store leadership.

The candidate will assist with staffing, inventory management, cashier functions, and customer service, while following company policies and procedures. Travel to nearby stores may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment is preferred for external candidates.
• Familiarity with cash handling and deposit controls.
• Strong reading, math, and reporting ability.
• Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in staffing and recruiting activities.
• Assist with merchandising and pricing to company standards.
• Oversee inventory management and cycle counts.
• Support store security and cash handling procedures.
• Help manage opening and closing procedures.
• Review operating statements to identify trends and opportunities.
• Complete paperwork and documentation on deadlines.

Skills

Retail operations

Cash handling

Staffing

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

IBM cash register

POS systems

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate in South Dakota to support daily store operations, supervision, merchandising, and inventory control. The role emphasizes developing candidates for a future Store Manager position and may serve as a stepping stone to store leadership.

The candidate will assist with staffing, inventory management, cashier functions, and customer service, while following company policies and procedures. Travel to nearby stores may be required.