Store Manager Candidate - Fast-Paced Retail Lead (Contract)

Dollar General Corporation; Kingsland (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in running daily operations, supervising employees, managing staffing, inventory, stocking, and ensuring store standards. This role is designed to develop external candidates for the Store Manager track and is held for a limited period.

The candidate will assist with recruiting, merchandising, inventory management, and cash controls, while contributing to a safe, well-organized store and facilitating opening/closing

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams and safety rules.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and deposits.
• Ability to learn IBM cash register functions and generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of store safety policies and cash controls.
• Experience with recruiting, interviewing and hiring processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems in varied situations and work with limited standardization.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at some locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and stock presentation.
• Assist in inventory management and audits.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership.
• Follow policies and SOPs as outlined.
• Participate in store opening and closing.
• Ensure cash handling and deposits are secure.
• Maintain clean, safe, well-stocked store.
• Operate store in Store Manager's absence.
• Review operating statements for trends and opportunities.
• Complete required paperwork on deadlines.

Skills

Reading and interpreting docs

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling procedures

IBM cash register functions

Inventory management

Cash, safety & policy compliance

Recruiting & hiring

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in running daily operations, supervising employees, managing staffing, inventory, stocking, and ensuring store standards. This role is designed to develop external candidates for the Store Manager track and is held for a limited period.

The candidate will assist with recruiting, merchandising, inventory management, and cash controls, while contributing to a safe, well-organized store and facilitating opening/closing