Store Ops Lead — Assistant Manager

Dollar General Corporation; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help run a clean, customer-focused store. You will support the Store Manager with supervision, merchandising, deposits, and loss prevention while performing stocking and cashier duties.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compliance with policies, and protecting company assets, with responsibilities including scheduling, training, planogram adherence, and opening/closing the store as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a retail environment is helpful.
• Strong communication and math skills for daily cash handling and reporting.
• Ability to read and follow safety and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service leadership and operate cash register.
• Open and close the store on at least two days per week.
• Assist with employee scheduling, training, safety meetings, and policy compliance.
• Manage merchandise stocking, restocking, and displaying according to planograms.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and support cash control and deposits.
• Assist in management during Store Manager absence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Reading documents

Mathematical ability

Cash handling

Cashier accountability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year retail experience

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help run a clean, customer-focused store. You will support the Store Manager with supervision, merchandising, deposits, and loss prevention while performing stocking and cashier duties.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compliance with policies, and protecting company assets, with responsibilities including scheduling, training, planogram adherence, and opening/closing the store as needed.