Store Leadership Candidate: Drive Merchandising & Service

Dollar General; Newport (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Store in Newport, NH is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager in daily operations and staff development. This role focuses on hands-on supervision, inventory, merchandising, and cash controls to support a smooth store flow.

The position is designed as a developmental, limited-term opportunity to prepare a candidate for the Store Manager role, with responsibilities across staffing, training, and performance supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates.
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating instructions.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including deposit controls.
• Familiar with IBM cash register functions and reporting.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Compliant with federal labor laws and company policies.
• Spanish language ability may be preferred at certain locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising by staging, stocking and pricing merchandise.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management and conduct inventories.
• Follow prescribed ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Follow company procedures and policies.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure the safe deposit of all company funds.
• Maintain cash control and security practices.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked store and a safe environment.
• Operate store in store manager's absence.
• Review operating statements for trends and opportunities.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation on time.

Skills

Reading docs

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling

IBM cash registers

Inventory management

Cash deposits & controls

Recruiting & hiring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year retail experience preferred

Tools

IBM cash register functions

Job description

Dollar General Store in Newport, NH is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager in daily operations and staff development. This role focuses on hands-on supervision, inventory, merchandising, and cash controls to support a smooth store flow.

The position is designed as a developmental, limited-term opportunity to prepare a candidate for the Store Manager role, with responsibilities across staffing, training, and performance supervision.