Store Manager Candidate: Lead & Grow Retail

Dollar General Corporation; Piñon Hills (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in daily store operations, including staffing, inventory, merchandising, and customer service leadership.

The role emphasizes developing external candidates for the Store Manager path, with a limited tenure and travel as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and prior retail experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Understand and interpret safety rules, procedures, and operating instructions.
• Perform basic math calculations for transactions, inventories, and reporting.
• Knowledge of cash handling, deposits, and cashier accountability.
• Familiarity with IBM cash registers and reporting functions.
• Experience with inventory and merchandising practices.
• Awareness of store security, deposits, keys, and related policies.
• Knowledge of recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Bilingual Spanish abilities may be preferred at some locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Support merchandising, staging, stocking, and pricing according to store directions.
• Help manage inventory, damages, markdowns, and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership and store presence.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Participate in opening/closing procedures and cash handling controls.
• Review operating statements to identify trends and opportunities.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Customer service leadership

Cash handling

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Merchandising

Problem solving

Oral & written communication

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 daily store operations, including staffing, inventory, merchandising, and customer service leadership.

The role emphasizes developing external candidates for the Store Manager path, with a limited tenure and travel as needed. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and prior retail experience is advantageous.