Store Management Trainee – Retail Operations

Dollar General; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in East Hartford, CT seeks a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager in staffing, merchandising, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other store operations. This role is designed to develop an external candidate for the Store Manager position and is held for a limited period.

You will help recruit and train staff, monitor in-stock levels, manage cash handling procedures, and support opening and closing duties while maintaining a safe,

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, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit controls.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Ability to learn IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and stocking.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management and cycles.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Operate store in store manager's absence.
• Review operating statements for trends and cost controls.
• Complete paperwork according to guidelines and deadlines.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Recruiting & staffing

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General in East Hartford, CT seeks a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager in staffing, merchandising, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other store operations. This role is designed to develop an external candidate for the Store Manager position and is held for a limited period.

You will help recruit and train staff, monitor in-stock levels, manage cash handling procedures, and support opening and closing duties while maintaining a safe,