Store Leader in Training: Fast-Track to Management

Dollar General; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Store Manager Candidate in Montgomery, AL supports the Store Manager in running store operations, staffing, inventory, merchandising, and daily cash controls. This role develops external candidates for future Store Manager positions and is temporary in duration.

The position emphasizes customer service leadership, adherence to policies, and maintaining a safe, well-organized store environment while assisting in opening and closing duties and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules and operating procedures.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and deposits.
• Learn IBM cash register functions and generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies.
• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring and termination practices including legal compliance.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems with limited standardization.
• Spanish speakers may be preferred at some locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Support store merchandising and stocking according to rules.
• Assist with inventory: damages, markdowns, scans, paperwork.
• Maintain in-stock targets via ordering practices.
• Provide customer service leadership.
• Follow company procedures and policies.
• Participate in opening/closing store activities.
• Ensure safe deposit of company funds.
• Maintain cash control and security practices.
• Keep store clean and well stocked.
• Operate store in manager's absence.
• Review operating statements for trends and opportunities.
• Complete paperwork according to guidelines.

Skills

Reading docs

Math calculations

Cash handling

IBM cash register

Inventory management

Safety policies

Recruiting & hiring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General Store Manager Candidate in Montgomery, AL supports the Store Manager in running store operations, staffing, inventory, merchandising, and daily cash controls. This role develops external candidates for future Store Manager positions and is temporary in duration.

The position emphasizes customer service leadership, adherence to policies, and maintaining a safe, well-organized store environment while assisting in opening and closing duties and financial controls.