Store Manager Candidate: Lead Retail Ops & Merch

Dollar General; Circle (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Store in Circle, MT is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager with daily operations, staffing, inventory management, merchandising, and customer service. This limited-period role develops external candidates for the Store Manager position and includes participation in store opening/closing and cash control.

The ideal candidate will bring basic retail experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Perform basic math calculations for POS and inventory.
• Understand cash handling procedures and deposit controls.
• Learn IBM POS functions and generate reports.
• Know inventory and merchandising practices.
• Follow store security policies and cash control procedures.
• Recruit, interview, hire and train staff; ensure legal compliance.
• Communicate clearly and work well with others.
• Bilingual Spanish abilities may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Support merchandise staging, stocking and pricing per guidelines.
• Assist in inventory management and store controls.
• Maintain in-stock levels and proper ordering practices.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Follow company procedures and participate in store openings/closes.
• Help ensure cash handling accuracy and deposits.
• Maintain clean, safe, well-stocked store environment.
• Assist in reviewing operating statements to identify trends.
• Complete required paperwork within deadlines.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Staff supervision

Merchandising

Communication skills

Recruiting / interviewing

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

POS system

Inventory software

Job description

Dollar General Store in Circle, MT is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager with daily operations, staffing, inventory management, merchandising, and customer service. This limited-period role develops external candidates for the Store Manager position and includes participation in store opening/closing and cash control.

The ideal candidate will bring basic retail experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn.