Store Manager Trainee: Lead Ops & Merchandising

Dollar General Corporation; Mullins (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, merchandising and store operations. This role focuses on developing external candidates for the Store Manager path and will be held for a limited period.

Responsibilities include assisting in recruiting, stocking, inventory control, cash handling, and ensuring compliance with policies while delivering strong customer service. Travel and opening/closing duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret documents and diagrams to follow procedures.
• Must perform basic math and percentage calculations for reports and pricing.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and deposit controls.
• Familiar with IBM cash register functions and generating reports.
• Understanding of inventory and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of safety, cash, keys and store security policies.
• Experience with recruiting, interviewing, hiring and compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Good interpersonal relations and teamwork.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems in a dynamic retail environment.
• Spanish language skills may be preferred at certain locations

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities for the store.
• Support merchandising, staging, stocking and pricing per guidelines.
• Participate in inventory management, damages, markdowns and reporting.
• Help maintain in-stock targets through proper ordering practices.
• Provide strong customer service leadership and store guidance.
• Model company procedures and policies as outlined in manuals.
• Participate in opening/closing and banking duties.
• Ensure cashier accountability, key control and cash safety.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked stores and safe customer areas.
• Assist in operating the store in the manager's absence.
• Review financial statements to identify trends and opportunities.
• Complete paperwork and deadlines accurately

Skills

Reading documents

Math calculations

Cash handling procedures

IBM cash register functions

Inventory management

Safety and cash control policies

Recruiting & staffing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager in staffing, inventory, merchandising and store operations. This role focuses on developing external candidates for the Store Manager path and will be held for a limited period.

Responsibilities include assisting in recruiting, stocking, inventory control, cash handling, and ensuring compliance with policies while delivering strong customer service. Travel and opening/closing duties may be required.