Store Manager in Training: Retail Leadership Path

Dollar General; Sugar Creek (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Sugar Creek, MO is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in supervising employees, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, and daily store operations. This role is designed to develop external candidates for the Store Manager position for a limited duration.

The ideal candidate will have strong math and cash handling skills, experience in retail, solid merchandising abilities, and a customer‑driven approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of retail experience preferred for external candidates.
• Ability to read diagrams, safety rules, and procedures.
• Knowledge of cash handling, deposits, and cashier accountability.
• Familiarity with inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Able to learn IBM cash register functions and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Support store merchandising and staging of merchandise.
• Assist with inventory management and cycle counts.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership.
• Support store opening/closing activities.
• Maintain cash controls and security procedures.
• Review operating statements for trends and costs.
• Complete paperwork and documentation on time.

Skills

Staff supervision

Staffing

Inventory management

Cash handling

IBM cash register

Merchandising knowledge

Recruiting

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year retail experience

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General in Sugar Creek, MO is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in supervising employees, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, and daily store operations. This role is designed to develop external candidates for the Store Manager position for a limited duration.

The ideal candidate will have strong math and cash handling skills, experience in retail, solid merchandising abilities, and a customer‑driven approach.