Retail Store Manager: People, Performance & Profit

Dollar General Corporation; Eatonton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager to oversee all store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling and staffing. You will train staff, supervise performance, and ensure compliance with policies while maintaining strong customer service and safe operations.

The role requires effective leadership, attention to detail and the ability to manage daily tasks such as opening/closing, inventory control, and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures, cashier accountability and deposits.
• Ability to use cash registers to generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills for team leadership and training.
• Recruiting, interviewing and employment policy knowledge.
• Understanding cash, facility and safety control policies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, selects, and retains qualified employees; ensures proper staffing.
• Provides training; conducts performance evaluations; counseling or termination when needed.
• Makes pay rate and advancement recommendations.
• Communicates performance, conduct and safety expectations; conducts meetings.
• Ensures store is staffed and opened/closed as required; multiple openings/closings weekly.
• Evaluates operating statements for trends, profitability and shrink/issues.
• Manages ordering and inventory; monitors stock targets and cycle counts.
• Facilitates staging, stocking and storage of merchandise per company processes.
• Maintains presentation, pricing and signage of merchandise.
• Maintains inventory levels; controls damages and losses.
• Upholds cashier accountability and security procedures.
• Provides superior customer service leadership.
• Maintains a clean, safe and secure store environment.
• Ensures tools and equipment are available to perform tasks.
• Follows SOPs, handbook and communications; ensures compliance.
• Completes paperwork and documentation on deadlines.

Skills

Read and interpret docs

Math calculations

Cash handling procedures

Cash register functions

Inventory management

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Recruiting and hiring practices

Cash and safety policies

Organization and attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year retail management experience

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager to oversee all store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling and staffing. You will train staff, supervise performance, and ensure compliance with policies while maintaining strong customer service and safe operations.

The role requires effective leadership, attention to detail and the ability to manage daily tasks such as opening/closing, inventory control, and financial integrity.