Aspiring Store Manager - Retail Leadership & Ops

Dollar General; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, merchandising and daily store operations. The role focuses on developing external candidates for the Store Manager position and is held for a limited period.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, following cash controls, opening/closing duties, and ensuring store safety and compliance with policies. Prior retail experience is preferred to support operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams and manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of cash handling and deposit controls.
• Experience with IBM cash register functions and report generation.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Compliance with federal labor laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising by facilitating staging, stocking and pricing.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management and store paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Open and close the store as needed.
• Ensure cash handling accuracy and security.
• Review operating statements for trends and opportunities.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish

Organizational skills

Mathematical calculations

Reading diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year retail experience

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, merchandising and daily store operations. The role focuses on developing external candidates for the Store Manager position and is held for a limited period.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, following cash controls, opening/closing duties, and ensuring store safety and compliance with policies. Prior retail experience is preferred to support operational excellence.