STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE IN MEMPHIS TN

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising by facilitating and/or participating in staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise; ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices and Store Manager direction; properly utilize merchandise fixtures, signage, and pricing.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management—including execution of damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, and facility controls—and prepare and conduct inventories.
• Follow prescribed ordering practices to meet or exceed in‑stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Model company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure safe deposit of all company funds in the designated bank.
• Assist in maintaining the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to security and cash‑control procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, well‑stocked store and provide a safe environment for customers and employees.
• Operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends (sales, labor, profitability, inventory turn), expense‑control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Knowledge of cash‑handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
• Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions and generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies (deposits, store keys, SAFE and STARS programs, etc.).
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Preference may be given to bilingual Spanish speakers at certain locations.
• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of retail experience preferred for external candidates.

Competencies

• Aligns motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values.
• Supports ownership by tapping into the potential of others.
• Acts as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.
• Fosters cooperation and collaboration.
• Interacts tactfully yet directly with employees and maintains an open forum of exchange.
• Demonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.
• Applies basic retail principles (ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow, etc.).
• Provides continuous attention to staff development.
• Recruits, hires, and trains qualified applicants to fulfill store needs.
• Ensures store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to operate checkout stations, stock merchandise, and unload trucks.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as hand‑held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, containers, carts, two‑wheel dollies, and U‑boats (six‑wheel carts).
• Frequent lifting of up to 40 lb; occasional lifting of up to 55 lb.
• Occasional climbing using a ladder.
• Occasional driving (own transportation) for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.
• Fast‑paced environment with moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Limited travel with occasional overnight stays.