Store Manager Candidate Careers at Dollar General - Chattanooga, Tennessee | Apply Now!

Role Overview

Are you ready to launch your retail management career with one of America's leading discount retailers? Dollar General is hiring a Store Manager Candidate in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This dynamic role is your stepping stone to becoming a full Store Manager, where you'll support daily operations, lead teams, and drive store success. Dollar General, with over 80 years of serving communities, offers everyday low prices on essentials like food, snacks, health products, cleaning supplies, apparel, and more. As a Store Manager Candidate, you'll gain hands-on experience in all facets of store management, from inventory and merchandising to customer service and financial oversight. This position is perfect for ambitious professionals seeking growth in a fast-paced retail environment. Join Dollar General in Chattanooga and be part of a company that values 'Serving Others' through inclusive opportunities and career thriving paths.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Store Manager to implement processes that keep the store running smoothly. Whether you're assisting with staffing, ensuring shelves are stocked, or analyzing sales trends, every day brings new challenges and rewards. Dollar General's convenient neighborhood locations make it easy for shoppers to save time and money, and your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction and store profitability. If you're passionate about retail leadership, customer-focused service, and operational excellence, this Store Manager Candidate position in Chattanooga, TN, is your ideal next step.

Key Responsibilities

As a Store Manager Candidate at Dollar General in Chattanooga, your responsibilities are diverse and critical to store success. You'll assist in recruiting and staffing to build a strong team, ensuring the right people are in place to deliver exceptional service. Merchandising tasks include staging, stocking, and presenting products using optimal fixtures, signage, and pricing strategies to drive sales.

Inventory management is at the core of your duties: handle damages, markdowns, register scans, paperwork, and controls while preparing and conducting inventories. You'll follow precise ordering practices to hit in-stock targets, preventing lost sales. Customer service leadership means modeling superior interactions and enforcing company standards from the employee handbook and SOPs.

Operational tasks cover store openings/closings, safe fund deposits, cashier accountability, key control, and security practices. In the Store Manager's absence, you'll run the entire store. Regularly review operating statements for insights into sales, labor, profitability, inventory turns, shrink, and errors. Finally, maintain a clean, safe store environment for all. These responsibilities prepare you for full Store Manager promotion.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Store Manager Candidate in Chattanooga, Dollar General seeks candidates with specific knowledge and skills. You must read and interpret documents like safety rules, diagrams, operating instructions, and manuals. Mathematical proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages is essential for inventory and financial tasks. Deep knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit controls is required.

Prior retail experience, especially in supervisory roles, is highly valued. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help in team management and customer service. Flexibility with hours—including nights, weekends, and holidays—is necessary. Physical stamina for lifting 50+ pounds and standing long periods is key. A high school diploma is minimum; business degrees are a plus. Commitment to company policies ensures operational integrity.

Salary & Benefits

Dollar General offers competitive compensation for Store Manager Candidates in Chattanooga, TN, with estimated yearly salaries ranging from $45,000 to $65,000 based on experience and performance. This includes base pay plus incentives tied to store metrics.

Benefits are comprehensive: health, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with matching; paid vacation, sick time, holidays; employee discounts; career training; flexible schedules; life/disability insurance; tuition aid; wellness programs; and profit-sharing bonuses. These perks support your professional growth and personal well-being.

Why Join Dollar General?

Dollar General stands out with over 19,000 stores nationwide, providing unmatched career mobility. In Chattanooga, you'll thrive in a supportive culture valuing diverse strengths. 'Serving Others' means real impact on communities through affordable essentials. Extensive training fosters leadership skills for rapid advancement—many Store Manager Candidates promote quickly. Competitive pay, robust benefits, and a fun, fast-paced environment make Dollar General ideal for retail careers. Join a legacy of value-driven success since 1939.

Chattanooga's vibrant scene complements work life, with outdoor adventures and urban amenities nearby. Dollar General invests in your future, offering paths to District Manager and beyond. Experience inclusive workplaces where your unique perspective drives innovation. Don't miss this chance to grow with a retail giant.

How to Apply

Ready to apply for the Store Manager Candidate role at Dollar General in Chattanooga, Tennessee? Visit our careers page, search for Chattanooga openings, and submit your resume highlighting retail experience. Prepare for interviews focusing on leadership and operations. Dollar General's hiring process is straightforward—online application, phone screen, in-person interview. Join today and start your journey to Store Manager success!