Store Leader: Inspire Teams, Elevate Store Performance

Dollar General; Strawberry Plains (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily store operations in Tennessee. You will recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff, ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards while delivering excellent customer service.

You will also oversee ordering, inventory management, merchandising, and weekly planning to meet in-stock targets and profitability goals. The role requires strong leadership and communication, with reliable store opening/closing discipline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of management experience in retail preferred.
• Knowledge of cash handling and POS systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select and retain qualified employees per laws and policies; staff the store.
• Provide training, conduct evaluations, and address gaps or counseling.
• Set pay rate recommendations and advancement paths.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; run meetings.
• Open and close the store at least twice per week.
• Analyze sales, profitability, and inventory trends; manage costs.
• Order stock and review replenishment plans weekly; handle cycle counts.
• Ensure merchandising, pricing, and signage follow standards.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and cash controls; ensure security.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Training

Performance evaluations

Communication

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily store operations in Tennessee. You will recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff, ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards while delivering excellent customer service.

You will also oversee ordering, inventory management, merchandising, and weekly planning to meet in-stock targets and profitability goals. The role requires strong leadership and communication, with reliable store opening/closing discipline.