Store Manager Trainee: Lead Merch & Operations

Dollar General; Lawton (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate in Lawton, MI to assist the Store Manager with staffing, inventory, merchandising and daily store operations. This role supports development toward a Store Manager position over a limited period, with a focus on leadership and compliance with company policies.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and retail experience, with strong communication, cash handling and problem-solving skills, and may include bilingual Spanish preference at

Qualifications

• High school diploma strongly preferred.
• 1 year retail experience preferred for external candidates.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers preferred at certain locations.
• Ability to recruit, hire and train store staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising and stocking according to standards.
• Manage inventory processes and conduct inventories.
• Follow ordering practices to meet in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership and store opening/closing duties.
• Ensure cash controls, deposits and financial integrity.
• Maintain clean, safe, well-stocked store environment.
• Operate store in store manager's absence and review performance data.

Skills

Retail Ops

Cash Handling

Staff Supervision

Inventory Mgmt

Customer Leadership

Bilingual Spanish

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cash Register Systems

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager Candidate in Lawton, MI to assist the Store Manager with staffing, inventory, merchandising and daily store operations. This role supports development toward a Store Manager position over a limited period, with a focus on leadership and compliance with company policies.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and retail experience, with strong communication, cash handling and problem-solving skills, and may include bilingual Spanish preference at