Retail Store Manager in Training

Dollar General Corporation; Savannah (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate in Savannah, GA to assist the Store Manager with staffing, inventory management, merchandising, and daily store operations. The role emphasizes developing an external candidate for the Store Manager position for a limited period.

The candidate will participate in recruiting, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with company policies while driving sales and maintaining store standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit controls.
• Ability to learn and perform cash register functions and generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling and termination practices including legal compliance.
• Proficient in interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in organization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assists with store merchandising by staging, stocking and storage; ensure proper presentation and pricing.
• Assists in inventory management including damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork and controls; conduct inventories.
• Follows ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provides superior customer service leadership.
• Adheres to company procedures and policies as outlined in manuals and communications.
• Participates in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensures safe deposit of company funds in the designated bank.
• Maintains financial integrity through cashier accountability and cash control procedures.
• Maintains clean, well-stocked store and safe environment for customers and employees.
• Operates store in the manager’s absence.
• Reviews operating statements to identify trends and opportunities and control expenses.

Skills

Read and interpret documents

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling procedures

Cash register procedures

Inventory management

Merchandising practices

Recruiting and hiring practices

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Leadership/managerial experience (2+ years)

Retail grocery store experience (2+ years)

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate in Savannah, GA to assist the Store Manager with staffing, inventory management, merchandising, and daily store operations. The role emphasizes developing an external candidate for the Store Manager position for a limited period.

The candidate will participate in recruiting, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with company policies while driving sales and maintaining store standards.