Retail Store Manager Trainee - Lead Ops & Service

Dollar General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Store Manager Candidate in Baton Rouge, LA supports the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, stocking, and store needs. External candidates are developed for the Store Manager role over a limited period, with emphasis on customer service and operations.

Responsibilities include recruiting, merchandising, inventory, ordering, cash controls, and ensuring compliance with policies. Travel to nearby stores occasional, with emphasis on teamwork and store integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and loss prevention.
• Experience with inventory control, ordering, and merchandising.
• Ability to recruit, hire and train staff according to policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and pricing per standards.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management and store controls.
• Follow prescribed ordering to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership and store operations support.
• Act as a role model following company policies and procedures.
• Participate in opening and closing activities.
• Ensure safe handling of funds and cash controls.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked stores and safe environment.
• Operate store in manager's absence and review business trends.

Skills

Reading documents

Math calculations

Cash handling

Inventory mgmt

Hiring practices

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General Store Manager Candidate in Baton Rouge, LA supports the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, stocking, and store needs. External candidates are developed for the Store Manager role over a limited period, with emphasis on customer service and operations.

Responsibilities include recruiting, merchandising, inventory, ordering, cash controls, and ensuring compliance with policies. Travel to nearby stores occasional, with emphasis on teamwork and store integrity.