Store Manager Candidate: Lead, Merch & Inventory

Dollar General Corporation; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist in supervising staff, manage inventory, merchandising, and daily store operations. This role helps develop internal talent for the Store Manager position, with a focus on implementing store processes and maintaining financial integrity.

The candidate will participate in staffing, training, signage, pricing, and customer service excellence while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and supporting opening/closing activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of retail experience preferred for external candidates.
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and stocking according to guidelines.
• Help with inventory management, damages, markdowns, and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership and store operations support.
• Support opening/closing duties and cash controls.
• Help maintain clean, safe, well-stocked stores.
• Assist in reviewing operating statements and costs.
• Complete all required paperwork on time.

Skills

Reading documents

Mathematics

Cash handling

Merchandising knowledge

Inventory management

Recruiting/interviews

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Spanish bilingual preference

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist in supervising staff, manage inventory, merchandising, and daily store operations. This role helps develop internal talent for the Store Manager position, with a focus on implementing store processes and maintaining financial integrity.

The candidate will participate in staffing, training, signage, pricing, and customer service excellence while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and supporting opening/closing activities.