STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - LEXINGTON, VA STORE #2517

Dollar General • Lexington, VA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in implementing store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other store needs. The role provides interactive development for an external candidate pursuing a Store Manager position and is intended to be held for a limited period.

The candidate helps oversee store operations and customer service, assists with merchandising and inventory, and operates the store in the Store Manager’s absence. The role involves regular driving in the employee’s own vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and bank deposits. Working conditions include frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; and occasional ladder climbing. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, and may include exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including percentages.
• Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
• Ability to learn and perform cash-register functions, including generating reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
• Proficient interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented work habits.
• Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in a retail grocery store is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, and storing merchandise; ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices and Store Manager direction; and properly use fixtures, signage, and pricing.
• Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, and facility controls; prepare and conduct inventories.
• Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
• Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
• Model compliance with Company procedures and policies in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and Company communications.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure Company funds are deposited at the designated bank.
• Assist in protecting the store’s 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Vacation
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Additional benefit programs for employees and their families, subject to eligibility and waiting-period requirements

What This Job Offers

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