Retail Store Leadership Trainee

Dollar General Corporation; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in supervising employees, staffing, inventory, stocking, and paperwork. This role helps develop external candidates for the Store Manager path and is limited in duration.

You will assist in recruiting, merchandising, inventory control, and store operations to ensure in-stock targets and customer service excellence. You will model company procedures, participate in opening/closing, manage deposits and

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 safety rules, diagrams, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform calculations including percentages and basic math.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including deposits and accountability.
• Ability to learn and operate IBM cash register functions and generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and stocking according to established practices.
• Assist in inventory management and conduct inventories.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership and act as a role model for store policies.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure safe deposit of company funds and cash controls.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked stores and safe environment.
• Operate store in the manager's absence.
• Review operating statements for trends and opportunities.
• Complete all paperwork according to guidelines and deadlines.

Skills

Reading diagrams/signage

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling procedures

IBM cash register basics

Inventory management

Merchandising principles

Recruiting and staffing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization and attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail experience (preferred)

Tools

IBM cash register functions

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in supervising employees, staffing, inventory, stocking, and paperwork. This role helps develop external candidates for the Store Manager path and is limited in duration.

You will assist in recruiting, merchandising, inventory control, and store operations to ensure in-stock targets and customer service excellence. You will model company procedures, participate in opening/closing, manage deposits and