Aspiring Store Manager - Retail Leadership in Training

Dollar General; Pilot Rock (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in supervising staff, inventory, merchandising, and store operations. This role develops external candidates for the Store Manager position for a limited period.

The candidate will assist in recruiting, staging merchandise, conducting inventories, and ensuring cash control and safe, compliant store practices. Occasional travel and opening/closing duties are included.

Qualifications

• Reads diagrams, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Performs basic math calculations including percentages.
• Familiarity with cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
• Able to operate IBM cash registers and generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Follows cash, facility and safety policies (deposits, keys, security programs).
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring practices including legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and stocking to meet directives.
• Assist in inventory management and proper documentation of damages, markdowns, and scans.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership and act as a role model for policies.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure safe deposit of company funds and maintain cash controls.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked stores and safe environment for customers and staff.
• Operate the store in the manager's absence.
• Review operating statements to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Math calculations

Cash handling

IBM cash register

Inventory management

Cash control

Safety & security

Recruiting & hiring

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish (preference)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in supervising staff, inventory, merchandising, and store operations. This role develops external candidates for the Store Manager position for a limited period.

The candidate will assist in recruiting, staging merchandise, conducting inventories, and ensuring cash control and safe, compliant store practices. Occasional travel and opening/closing duties are included.