Store Manager Candidate: Lead, Merchandising & Service

Dollar General; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Store in Texas is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager with staffing, inventory, merchandising, and daily store operations. The role focuses on developing internal candidates for the Store Manager position and is limited to a defined period.

You will help recruit, supervise staff, manage stock and pricing, and ensure cash controls and safety policies are followed while delivering strong customer service and supporting store performance.

Qualifications

• Diligent in reading diagrams and safety rules.
• Ability to perform basic math and percentages.
• Know cash handling, deposits, and cashier accountability.
• Learn and operate IBM cash register functions to generate reports.
• Understand inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Know cash, safety controls, and store key security procedures.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train staff with legal compliance.
• Communicate clearly, work well with others, stay organized.
• Solve problems with limited standardization and attention to detail.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers preferred at some locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and proper pricing; manage fixtures.
• Assist inventory management including damages, markdowns, and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure safe deposit of company funds in the designated bank.
• Help maintain cash control and store security practices.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked stores and a safe environment.
• Operate store in the manager's absence.
• Review operating statements to identify trends and opportunities.
• Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Staff recruitment

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

IBM cashier register

Merchandising

Problem solving

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Store in Texas is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager with staffing, inventory, merchandising, and daily store operations. The role focuses on developing internal candidates for the Store Manager position and is limited to a defined period.

You will help recruit, supervise staff, manage stock and pricing, and ensure cash controls and safety policies are followed while delivering strong customer service and supporting store performance.