Role Overview

The Store Merchandiser at Dollar General is pivotal in ensuring seamless store setups for new locations, relocations, and remodels. Reporting from the Goodlettsville, Tennessee hub but servicing areas like Evansville, IN, you'll orchestrate fixture installations, merchandise placements, and staff training. This role demands 40% of time on project planning and execution, 25% on resource optimization, and the rest on training, partnerships, and reporting. With Dollar General's 80+ year legacy of serving communities with everyday low prices on essentials like food, snacks, health products, and housewares, your work directly impacts customer satisfaction and store success.

Ideal for retail professionals with management experience, this position involves consistent travel—up to two weeks away from home—offering a chance to see the country while advancing your career in one of America's largest discount retailers with over 19,000 stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute new store, relocation, and remodel projects, including fixture installation and merchandise setup (40% of role).
• Manage outsource companies and implement plan-o-grams, signage, and displays precisely.
• Evaluate issues and resolve them under pressure in ambiguous situations (10%).
• Leverage resources for expense control, maximizing outsource and store staff productivity (25%).
• Train temporary and new hires on merchandising processes (20%).
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams in transportation, advertising, distribution, and merchandising (3%).
• Complete accurate, timely reports and travel expenses (2%).
• Monitor project timelines to ensure on-time store openings.
• Enforce Dollar General's merchandising standards across all projects.
• Adapt to changing priorities and vendor challenges swiftly.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to improve future executions.
• Collaborate with store managers for smooth handoffs post-setup.

These responsibilities make the Store Merchandiser a high-impact role, blending hands-on retail work with strategic oversight.

Qualifications

To succeed, candidates need:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 2-3 years retail experience, including staff management.
• Strong retail operations and merchandising systems knowledge.
• Proven ability to read and implement plan-o-grams accurately.
• Exceptional attention to detail and deadline adherence.
• Interpersonal skills for training and partnering.
• Comfort working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel extensively (two weeks at a time).

Prior experience in store resets or remodels is highly valued. Dollar General seeks self-starters who embody 'Serving Others' in every task.

Salary & Benefits

Earn a competitive salary estimated at $55,000-$75,000 annually, based on experience and travel demands. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more. Travel perks cover expenses fully, making this role lucrative for mobile professionals.

Why Join Dollar General?

Dollar General isn't just retail—it's a mission-driven company valuing diverse perspectives. With 19,000+ stores, opportunities abound in stores, distribution, and corporate. Thrive in a culture promoting growth, work-life balance, and community impact. Employees rave about career mobility; many Merchandisers advance to district or regional roles. Join a Fortune 500 company where your merchandising expertise drives real results, saving shoppers time and money daily.

Evansville, IN, offers affordable living near vibrant communities, perfect for balancing travel with home life. Goodlettsville HQ provides cutting-edge support tools.

How to Apply

Ready to launch your Dollar General journey? Click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume. Highlight retail management and merchandising experience. Interviews are virtual initially, followed by in-person. Join thousands serving others—apply for Store Merchandiser in Evansville today!