Store Manager Candidate: Elevate Retail Leadership

Dollar General; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Akron, OH seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in daily operations, staffing, inventory, merchandising, and store needs. This role develops external candidates for future Store Manager positions and is limited in duration.

You will assist in recruiting, cashier controls, and maintaining a safe, well-stocked store while following company policies. The position requires reliability and strong teamwork.

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 and safety rules.
• Basic math and cash handling knowledge.
• Familiarity with inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of federal labor laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising by facilitating and/or participating in staging, stocking and storage of merchandise; ensuring that merchandise is presented according to established practices and store manager direction; and properly utilizing merchandise fixtures, signing and pricing of merchandise.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management (including proper execution of damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork and facility controls); prepare and conduct inventories.
• Follow prescribed ordering practices to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Act as a role model by following company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook, SOP manual and company communications.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure the safe deposit of all company funds in the designated bank.
• Assist in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of clean, well-stocked stores; provide a safe environment for customers and employees.
• Operate store in store manager's absence.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, labor, profitability, and inventory turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling procedures

IBM cash register

Inventory management

Recruiting

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General in Akron, OH seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in daily operations, staffing, inventory, merchandising, and store needs. This role develops external candidates for future Store Manager positions and is limited in duration.

You will assist in recruiting, cashier controls, and maintaining a safe, well-stocked store while following company policies. The position requires reliability and strong teamwork.