Store Manager-in-Training: Merch & Ops Leader

Dollar General Corporation; Carlinville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in daily store operations, staffing, and inventory control. The role involves assisting with merchandising, cashier accountability, and maintaining a safe, well-stocked environment.

This is a limited-period leadership position focused on developing internal talent for future Store Manager roles. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or strongly preferred.
• 2+ years in a leadership/managerial role; retail/grocery experience preferred.
• Strong cash handling and reconciliation knowledge.
• Experience with staffing, inventory, and store operations processes.
• Ability to learn and use POS and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Support store merchandising and staging of merchandise per standards.
• Assist with inventory management, damages, markdowns, and paperwork.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide strong customer service leadership and supervision.
• Follow company policies and SOPs; maintain cash controls and safe deposits.
• Participate in opening/closing store activities and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Inventory management

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years leadership/managerial experience

Tools

POS system

Merchandising fixtures

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in daily store operations, staffing, and inventory control. The role involves assisting with merchandising, cashier accountability, and maintaining a safe, well-stocked environment.

This is a limited-period leadership position focused on developing internal talent for future Store Manager roles. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role,