Store Manager Trainee: Lead, Merch, Grow

Dollar General; Spring City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Spring City, TN seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager by overseeing staff, stock, and store operations.

You will assist with merchandising, inventory, cash handling, and customer service while modeling company policies. This role offers exposure to leadership development and a path toward a Store Manager position.

The position involves opening/closing, review of performance, and ensuring a safe, well-organized store environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations including percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and deposit controls.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of store safety and security policies (deposits, keys, etc.).
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers preferred at some locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and signing and pricing.
• Assist in inventory management and conduct inventories.
• Follow prescribed ordering to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Open and close store operations.
• Maintain cash controls and deposits.
• Keep store clean, safe and well stocked.
• Review operating statements for trends and opportunities.
• Complete paperwork according to guidelines and deadlines.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Basic math calculations

Cash handling procedures

IBM cash register functions

Inventory management

Merchandising practices

Safety & security policies

Recruiting & staffing basics

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General in Spring City, TN seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager by overseeing staff, stock, and store operations.

You will assist with merchandising, inventory, cash handling, and customer service while modeling company policies. This role offers exposure to leadership development and a path toward a Store Manager position.

The position involves opening/closing, review of performance, and ensuring a safe, well-organized store environment.