Store Leader: Build, Lead & Optimize Retail Team

Dollar General Corporation; Hayesville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking an experienced store manager to lead daily operations, staffing, training, and customer service in a busy retail environment. You will oversee ordering, receiving, merchandising and inventory controls while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to drive store performance across metrics. You will recruit and develop staff, conduct evaluations, and implement company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select and retain qualified employees per laws and policies; ensure proper staffing.
• Provide training, conduct evaluations, identify gaps and coach or terminate as needed.
• Recommend pay rate adjustments and advancement opportunities.
• Communicate performance, safety, and policy expectations; coordinate meetings.
• Open and close the store as required each day.
• Monitor sales, profitability, inventory, and shrink; manage orders and stock.
• Lead cash accuracy and security; ensure proper cash handling procedures.
• Deliver superior customer service and maintain a clean, safe store environment.
• Ensure store equipment, tools and fixtures are maintained and policies followed.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Training & coaching

Cash handling

Inventory management

Customer service

Safety compliance

Recruiting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

POS systems

Job description

Dollar General is seeking an experienced store manager to lead daily operations, staffing, training, and customer service in a busy retail environment. You will oversee ordering, receiving, merchandising and inventory controls while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to drive store performance across metrics. You will recruit and develop staff, conduct evaluations, and implement company policies.