Store Manager Candidate: Lead Retail & Inventory

Dollar General Corporation; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in supervising staff, stocking, pricing and store operations. This role focuses on developing the external candidate for future Store Manager responsibilities and will be held for a limited period.

The position involves assisting in recruiting, merchandising, inventory control, cashier integrity, and compliance with policies while ensuring a safe, well-stocked store and attentive customer service.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret diagrams, safety rules and procedures.
• Perform basic math including percentages for store operations.
• Understand cash handling and deposit controls.
• Learn IBM cash register functions and report generation.
• Know inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Follow cash, safety and store control policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Support store merchandising and inventory processes.
• Help manage inventory, damages, markdowns and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership.
• Model company procedures and policies per handbook.
• Participate in opening/closing store activities.
• Ensure safe deposits and financial integrity.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked stores and safe environment.
• Assist in operating store in the manager's absence.
• Review operating statements for trends and opportunities.
• Complete all paperwork on time.

Skills

Reading documents

Math calculations

Cash handling

IBM POS system

Inventory management

Cash & safety policies

Recruiting & hiring

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM POS system

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in supervising staff, stocking, pricing and store operations. This role focuses on developing the external candidate for future Store Manager responsibilities and will be held for a limited period.

The position involves assisting in recruiting, merchandising, inventory control, cashier integrity, and compliance with policies while ensuring a safe, well-stocked store and attentive customer service.