Store Manager in Training: Lead Merchandising & Inventory

Dollar General Corporation; Bryson City (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, and store operations. You will help with merchandising, cashier accountability, and safety while modeling company policies.

The role emphasizes leadership development for the Store Manager track, with duties spanning opening/closing, reporting, and ensuring in-stock targets and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, and operating instructions.
• Perform basic math including percentages and transactions.
• Understand cash handling, deposits, and cash office controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Support store merchandising, staging, stocking, and pricing according to standards.
• Help manage inventory, damages, markdowns, and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership and store safety.
• Assist in opening/closing duties and cash handling procedures.
• Support store financial integrity with cash controls and paperwork.

Skills

Read & interpret docs

Math calculations

Cash handling

IBM cash register

Inventory management

Cash security policies

Recruiting & interviews

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma

Retail experience 1+ year preferred

Tools

IBM cash register systems

POS systems & cash control

Job description

Dollar General seeks a Store Manager Candidate to assist the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, and store operations. You will help with merchandising, cashier accountability, and safety while modeling company policies.

The role emphasizes leadership development for the Store Manager track, with duties spanning opening/closing, reporting, and ensuring in-stock targets and customer service excellence.