STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - 21 and older only - JASPER IN

Dollar General • Jasper, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager with the effective implementation of store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other store needs. The role is intended to develop an external candidate for the Store Manager position and is held for a limited period.

The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and supports customer service, merchandising, financial integrity, safety, and compliance with company procedures. The position involves frequent physical activity in a fast-paced retail environment and some travel, with limited overnight stays.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
• Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including generating reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices, including deposits, store keys, SAFE, and STARS programs.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Align motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values; support ownership by developing others; and foster cooperation and collaboration.
• Interact tactfully and directly with employees, maintain an open forum for exchange, and demonstrate responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.
• Apply basic retail principles, including ordering cycles, peak inventories, and merchandise flow.
• Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment are required; frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds are required.
• Occasional ladder climbing and driving are required; the role may require providing personal transportation.
• Must be 21 years of age or older, as specified in the job title.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• One year of retail experience is preferred for external candidates.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and staffing activities, and recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants to meet store needs.
• Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, signing, and pricing merchandise in accordance with established practices and Store Manager direction.
• Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and conducting inventories.
• Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
• Provide customer service leadership and respond to customer needs.
• Model compliance with company procedures and policies, including those in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure company funds are safely deposited at the designated bank.
• Support store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
• Help maintain clean, well-stocked stores and a safe environment for customers and employees.
• Operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
• Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees and foster cooperation and collaboration.
• Develop staff continuously and ensure compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
• Travel as needed, including occasional driving to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, or visit other Dollar General stores.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED