Store Manager in Training: Leadership & Ops

Dollar General; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Store Manager Candidate in Kentucky is a hands-on role supporting the Store Manager with staffing, merchandising, inventory management, and customer service leadership. The position is designed to develop external candidates for the Store Manager role for a limited period.

You will assist in recruiting, stocking, and ensuring store operations align with company policies while maintaining a safe, well-organized environment. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Experience in retail environment is preferred for external candidates.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, basic math, and cash handling.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Recruits, hires and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a store need.
• Ensures compliance with federal labor laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and stock presentation.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Operate store in manager's absence and review operating statements.

Skills

Staffing

Merchandising

Inventory management

Cash handling

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash registers

POS systems

Job description

Dollar General Store Manager Candidate in Kentucky is a hands-on role supporting the Store Manager with staffing, merchandising, inventory management, and customer service leadership. The position is designed to develop external candidates for the Store Manager role for a limited period.

You will assist in recruiting, stocking, and ensuring store operations align with company policies while maintaining a safe, well-organized environment. Occasional travel may be required.