Role Overview

As a Store Manager at Dollar General in Des Moines, Iowa, you'll be the driving force behind all store operations. This senior-level role involves managing employees, optimizing inventory, boosting sales, and ensuring exceptional customer service. You'll handle everything from staffing and training to financial analysis and merchandising in a fast-paced environment. Dollar General's mission, 'Serving Others,' means you'll create a welcoming store that saves shoppers time and money every day on essentials like food, snacks, health products, cleaning supplies, apparel, and more.

Des Moines offers the perfect backdrop with its vibrant community, growing economy, and central Iowa location. Manage a neighborhood store where convenience meets value, and advance your retail career with a company that promotes from within. This position requires hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for retail excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The Store Manager role demands multifaceted expertise. Here are the core duties:

• Recruit, select, and retain top talent while adhering to federal/state labor laws and company policies to keep the store fully staffed.
• Deliver hands-on training, perform regular performance evaluations, and address gaps through coaching or termination as needed.
• Propose pay adjustments and promotions to motivate and retain high performers.
• Regularly communicate performance metrics, safety protocols, and conduct standards via team meetings and events.
• Personally open the store at least twice weekly and close it twice weekly, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Review P&L statements weekly to spot trends in sales, profitability, shrink, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee ordering processes to hit in-stock goals, monitor seasonal plans, and execute BSR/cycle counts.
• Direct efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage following standardized workflows.
• Ensure visually appealing displays, accurate pricing, and proper signage for maximum sales impact.
• Maintain precise inventory via damage controls, markdowns, scanning accuracy, and facility upkeep.
• Protect store finances through rigorous cashier oversight, key management, and security adherence.
• Champion superior customer service while fostering a safe, clean, and organized shopping environment.

These responsibilities position you as the store's strategic leader, directly impacting bottom-line results.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Dollar General Store Manager in Des Moines, candidates need:

• A high school diploma (bachelor's in business preferred) and 2-3+ years in retail management.
• Proven leadership in team building, training, and performance management.
• Strong analytical skills for financial reviews and trend identification.
• Deep knowledge of retail operations, inventory systems, and merchandising best practices.
• Compliance expertise in labor laws, safety standards, and loss prevention.
• Physical stamina for lifting, stocking, and extended standing.
• Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication for customer interactions and team motivation.

Prior discount retail experience is a plus, but Dollar General invests in your growth.

Salary & Benefits

Earn a competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $85,000 annually (based on experience), plus bonuses tied to store performance. Comprehensive benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, PTO, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, life insurance, wellness programs, and more. Dollar General supports your financial security and work-life balance.

Why Join Dollar General?

Dollar General isn't just retail—it's a career launcher. With 19,000+ stores nationwide, enjoy rapid advancement, private fleet opportunities, and distribution center roles. In Des Moines, lead a community hub offering everyday low prices. We celebrate diversity, provide growth training, and foster a 'Work Where You Matter' culture. Your leadership will save shoppers time and money while building your professional legacy.

Stand out with skills in team leadership, inventory control, and customer service. Join a Fortune 500 company committed to your success.

How to Apply

Ready to manage a Dollar General store in Des Moines, Iowa? Click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume. Our hiring team reviews applications quickly. Prepare for interviews focusing on leadership scenarios and retail knowledge. Join the Dollar General journey—your difference makes a difference!