Store Manager in Training — Leadership Path

Dollar General; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate in Clarksville, TN to support the Store Manager in daily operations, staffing, inventory management, merchandising, and compliance. This role develops an external candidate for the Store Manager path and is temporary in duration.

The candidate will assist with recruiting, inventory control, cash handling, and store maintenance while ensuring safe and profitable store performance. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and deposit controls.
• Familiarity with IBM cash register functions and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and stocking per store manager direction.
• Assist in inventory management, including damages, markdowns, and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership.
• Adhere to company procedures and policies per handbook and SOPs.
• Participate in opening and closing store activities.
• Ensure safe deposit of company funds in the designated bank.
• Maintain cashier accountability and cash control procedures.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked stores and safe environment for customers and employees.
• Operate store in the store manager's absence.
• Review operating statements to identify trends and opportunities.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation on time.

Skills

Retail operations

Cash handling

Inventory management

Staffing

Customer service leadership

Merchandising

Cash control

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate in Clarksville, TN to support the Store Manager in daily operations, staffing, inventory management, merchandising, and compliance. This role develops an external candidate for the Store Manager path and is temporary in duration.

The candidate will assist with recruiting, inventory control, cash handling, and store maintenance while ensuring safe and profitable store performance. Travel may be required.