Aspiring Store Manager: Lead Operations & Team Growth

Dollar General Corporation; Romney (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in daily operations, supervise employees, manage staffing, inventory, stocking, and paperwork. This role is intended to develop external candidates for the Store Manager position and is limited in duration.

The candidate will assist in recruiting, merchandising, inventory control, cash handling, and strict adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, and procedures manuals.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit controls.
• Ability to learn IBM cash register functions and generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising by staging, stocking and pricing merchandise.
• Assist in inventory management, including damages, markdowns, scan, paperwork and controls.
• Follow prescribed ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Follow company procedures and policies as outlined in the handbook and SOPs.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure safe deposit of all company funds in the designated bank.
• Maintain financial integrity through cashier accountability and cash control procedures.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked stores and a safe environment for customers and employees.
• Operate store in Store Manager's absence.
• Review operating statements to identify trends and opportunities.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation on time.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Math calculations

Cash handling

IBM cash register functions

Inventory management

Merchandising practices

Recruiting & staffing

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in daily operations, supervise employees, manage staffing, inventory, stocking, and paperwork. This role is intended to develop external candidates for the Store Manager position and is limited in duration.

The candidate will assist in recruiting, merchandising, inventory control, cash handling, and strict adherence to company policies.