Store Manager Candidate: Lead, Optimize & Grow

Dollar General; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Store in Birmingham, AL seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, merchandising, and day-to-day operations. This interim role develops external candidates for the Store Manager path and is limited in duration.

You will assist in recruiting, merchandising, inventory controls, and cash handling while leading by example and upholding company policies. Travel between local stores may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic including percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling and deposit controls.
• Ability to operate IBM cash registers and generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Familiarity with store security policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Contribute to merchandising by staging and stocking merchandise according to standards.
• Support inventory management, damages, markdowns, scans, and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide strong customer service leadership.
• Model company procedures and policies per handbook and SOPs.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure safe deposit of funds and cash controls.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked stores and safe environment.
• Operate store in the manager's absence and review business metrics.
• Complete paperwork and documentation on time.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Staff supervision

Merchandising

Customer service leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year retail experience

Tools

IBM cash register

POS systems

Job description

Dollar General Store in Birmingham, AL seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, merchandising, and day-to-day operations. This interim role develops external candidates for the Store Manager path and is limited in duration.

You will assist in recruiting, merchandising, inventory controls, and cash handling while leading by example and upholding company policies. Travel between local stores may be required.