Store Leadership Trainee - Retail Operations

Dollar General; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Michigan is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager with staffing, inventory, merchandising, and daily store operations. This limited-period role develops external candidates for the Store Manager position.

Responsibilities include opening/closing, bank deposits, cash controls, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked store while ensuring strong customer service and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, and operating instructions.
• Handle cash with accountability and accurate deposits.
• Learn and perform IBM cash register functions and reporting.
• Understand inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Know store security and cash-control procedures.
• Comply with federal labor laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with merchandising and staging of merchandise per store direction.
• Assist in inventory management including damages, markdowns, and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership.
• Model company procedures and policies.
• Participate in opening/closing activities and bank deposits.
• Maintain cash control and security practices.
• Keep store clean, well-stocked, and safe.
• Operate store in the store manager's absence.
• Review sales, labor, and inventory to identify trends and opportunities.
• Complete paperwork within deadlines.

Skills

Reading diagrams & docs

Math & percentages

Cash handling procedures

IBM cash register operations

Inventory management

Cash/facility/safety policies

Recruiting & hiring practices

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization & attention to detail

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail experience (1 year preferred for external candidates)

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General in Michigan is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager with staffing, inventory, merchandising, and daily store operations. This limited-period role develops external candidates for the Store Manager position.

Responsibilities include opening/closing, bank deposits, cash controls, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked store while ensuring strong customer service and adherence to company policies.