Store Leadership Trainee: Path to Store Manager

∙ Elijah House Foundation; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager in daily store operations, staffing, inventory, and customer service leadership. This temporary role supports development toward a Store Manager position across store processes and policies.

Candidates should have basic retail experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to operate cash handling procedures with integrity. Travel to nearby stores may be required.

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 documents such as diagrams and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Support store merchandising and stock management following manager direction.
• Help manage inventory, damages, markdowns, and paperwork.
• Oversee cash handling, deposits, and cashier accountability.

Skills

Reading and interpretting documents

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling procedures

IBM POS system

Inventory management

Recruiting and interviewing

Communication skills

Collaboration

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM POS system

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager in daily store operations, staffing, inventory, and customer service leadership. This temporary role supports development toward a Store Manager position across store processes and policies.

Candidates should have basic retail experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to operate cash handling procedures with integrity. Travel to nearby stores may be required.