Role Overview

The Store Manager position at Dollar General in Hartwell, GA, is the cornerstone of store success. You'll oversee a team of associates, ensuring smooth daily operations from opening to closing. Responsibilities span employee management, inventory control, merchandising, financial oversight, and superior customer service. Dollar General stores are neighborhood staples, offering everyday low prices on essentials like food, snacks, health products, cleaning supplies, apparel, and seasonal items. As Store Manager, you'll create a welcoming environment that keeps shoppers returning. This role demands strong leadership to meet sales targets, control costs, and foster a positive workplace. With over 80 years in business, Dollar General provides stability and growth opportunities across 19,000+ locations.

In Hartwell, Georgia, this position offers a chance to serve a close-knit community while benefiting from corporate support. Expect to handle everything from staffing to shrink prevention, making data-driven decisions to boost profitability. Ideal candidates are retail veterans passionate about team development and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

As Store Manager, your days will be varied and impactful. Key duties include:

• Recruiting and retaining top talent while complying with federal and state labor laws.
• Training employees, conducting evaluations, and recommending pay advancements or terminations as needed.
• Analyzing weekly sales reports, profitability trends, and expense controls to drive business improvements.
• Ordering merchandise to exceed in-stock goals and managing Basic Stock Replenishment (BSR) and cycle counts.
• Directing merchandising, ensuring eye-catching displays, accurate pricing, and proper signage.
• Maintaining inventory integrity through damage controls, markdowns, and precise scanning.
• Enforcing cash handling, key control, and security protocols to protect store assets.
• Personally opening and closing the store multiple times weekly for operational oversight.
• Leading customer service initiatives to build loyalty and increase sales.
• Coordinating safety meetings and maintaining a clean, secure store environment.
• Equipping the store with necessary tools and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

These responsibilities ensure the store runs efficiently, meets corporate goals, and provides value to shoppers every day.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Dollar General Store Manager in Hartwell, GA, you'll need:

• 2-3+ years of retail management experience, ideally in discount or high-volume settings.
• Proven leadership in team building, training, and performance management.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing P&L statements and identifying trends.
• Knowledge of inventory systems, labor laws, and loss prevention strategies.
• Physical stamina for lifting, stocking, and extended standing.
• Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication for motivating teams and serving customers.
• A valid driver's license and commitment to safety protocols.

Prior Dollar General experience is a plus, but we're committed to developing internal talent.

Salary & Benefits

Earn a competitive salary estimated at $45,000 - $65,000 annually, based on experience and performance, plus bonuses. Dollar General offers robust benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and career growth paths. Join a company invested in your success.

Why Join Dollar General?

Dollar General isn't just retail—it's a career launcher. With 19,000+ stores, opportunities abound in distribution, corporate, and fleet roles. We value diversity, promote from within, and focus on work-life balance. In Hartwell, GA, lead a vital community hub while accessing national resources. Our mission, Serving Others, aligns with purpose-driven leaders. Thrive in a supportive culture with training, recognition, and stability.

Store Managers often advance to district or regional roles, building lasting careers. Hartwell's location offers a low-cost lifestyle near lakes and Atlanta proximity.

How to Apply

Ready to lead in Hartwell? Visit www.dollargeneral.com, search 'Store Manager Hartwell GA,' and submit your resume. Join the Dollar General journey today!