Aspiring Store Manager Leader

Dollar General; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in daily store operations, supervision of staff, inventory control, stocking, and receiving. This temporary role aims to develop an external candidate for the Store Manager position.

You will assist in merchandising, open and close duties, cash handling, and reporting while maintaining a safe, well-stocked store and delivering strong customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years of leadership or managerial experience.
• Two or more years of retail grocery store experience preferred.
• Strong reading, math, and cash handling skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Ability to recruit, interview, hire, and counsel employees (legal compliance).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assists with store merchandising and staging, stocking, and pricing.
• Assists inventory management, including damages, markdowns, and reporting.
• Follows ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provides superior customer service leadership.
• Represents company policies and procedures as outlined in handbook.
• Participates in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensures safe deposits of Company funds in designated bank.
• Assists in cash control and cashier accountability.
• Maintains clean, well-stocked stores and safe environment.
• Operates store in manager's absence.
• Reviews operating statements for trends, expenses, shrink, and errors.
• Completes paperwork according to guidelines and deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Cash handling

Inventory management

Staff recruitment

Customer service

Cashier training

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in daily store operations, supervision of staff, inventory control, stocking, and receiving. This temporary role aims to develop an external candidate for the Store Manager position.

You will assist in merchandising, open and close duties, cash handling, and reporting while maintaining a safe, well-stocked store and delivering strong customer service.