Store Leadership Trainee: Path to Manager

Dollar General Corporation; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in supervising staff, inventory, stocking, paperwork, and store needs. This role develops external candidates for future Store Manager roles and is limited in duration.

Responsibilities include assisting in staffing, merchandising, inventory control, cash handling, and maintaining store standards. The incumbent will open/close the store, review financials, and ensure policy compliance while delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail experience of 1 year preferred for external candidates.
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including deposits.
• Familiarity with IBM cash registers and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and pricing to company standards.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management and store audits.
• Follow prescribed ordering to meet in‑stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership and role model company policies.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure safe deposit of all company funds and cash controls.
• Maintain clean, well‑stocked stores and safe environment.
• Operate store in the store manager's absence.
• Review operating statements for trends and control opportunities.
• Complete all paperwork within deadlines.

Skills

Reading diagrams & manuals

Math calculations

Cash handling

IBM POS reporting

Inventory management

Cash & safety controls

Recruiting & interviewing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in supervising staff, inventory, stocking, paperwork, and store needs. This role develops external candidates for future Store Manager roles and is limited in duration.

Responsibilities include assisting in staffing, merchandising, inventory control, cash handling, and maintaining store standards. The incumbent will open/close the store, review financials, and ensure policy compliance while delivering