Store Manager in Training

Dollar General; Garnett (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Store Manager Candidate in Garnett, KS assists the Store Manager with staffing, inventory, merchandising and daily store operations. The role focuses on developing external candidates for the Store Manager path and performing duties during the transition period.

The position emphasizes cash control, adherence to policies, and delivering strong customer service while maintaining a safe, well-organized store environment.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets diagrams, safety rules, and procedures manuals.
• Knows arithmetic including percentages for quick calculations.
• Understands cash handling, deposits and cashier accountability.
• Learns IBM cash register functions and reporting.
• Knows inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Follows cash, safety, and deposit policies (SAFE/STARS, etc.).
• Recruits, interviews, hires and trains staff per policy.
• Communicates clearly; works well with others.
• Keeps organized and detail oriented under pressure.
• Solves problems with limited standardization; flexible in approach.
• Locations may prefer bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and fixture usage per policy.
• Assist inventory management, damages, markdowns, and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership and store operations support.
• Open/close store and ensure cash handling integrity.
• Review operating statements for trends and efficiency.

Skills

Reading documents

Math calculations

Cash handling

IBM cash register

Inventory management

Cash control policies

Recruiting & staffing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Pricing guns

Job description

Dollar General Store Manager Candidate in Garnett, KS assists the Store Manager with staffing, inventory, merchandising and daily store operations. The role focuses on developing external candidates for the Store Manager path and performing duties during the transition period.

The position emphasizes cash control, adherence to policies, and delivering strong customer service while maintaining a safe, well-organized store environment.