Store Manager Candidate: Lead, Merch & Ops – Travel

∙ Elijah House Foundation; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation in Indiana is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, merchandising, and cash handling. This role helps prepare an external candidate for future Store Manager responsibilities, with duties spanning opening/closing, pricing, deposits, and store controls.

The position emphasizes leadership, compliance with policies, and execution of store processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and deposit controls.
• Familiarity with IBM cash register functions and reporting.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Understanding of cash, safety control policies and store security practices.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling and termination practices.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to solve problems in varied situations.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at some locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and proper pricing and signage.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Act as a role model by following company procedures and policies.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure safe deposit of company funds and cashier accountability.
• Help maintain clean, well-stocked stores and a safe environment.
• Operate store in manager’s absence.
• Review operating statements for trends and opportunities.
• Complete paperwork and documentation on deadlines.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Math calculations

Cash handling

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

Retail experience (external candidates)

Tools

POS system

Pricing guns

Job description

Dollar General Corporation in Indiana is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, merchandising, and cash handling. This role helps prepare an external candidate for future Store Manager responsibilities, with duties spanning opening/closing, pricing, deposits, and store controls.

The position emphasizes leadership, compliance with policies, and execution of store processes.