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Dollar General

Dollar General

Discount retailer supplying everyday essentials.

Assistant Store Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 8/31/27
No salary listed
Mid
Rainsville, AL, USA
In Person

Regular driving is required for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other company stores.

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret operating statements and identify corrective actions for negative trends.
  • Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices, including deposits, store keys, and the SAFE program.
  • Ability to read and interpret diagrams, health regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to perform cash register functions to generate reports.
  • Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices in compliance with applicable law and company requirements.
  • Knowledge of local and state food-handling certifications and requirements.
  • Basic knowledge of personal and network computer systems to communicate with the corporate office, create merchandise signage, and obtain and email data and information.
  • Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations.
  • Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
  • Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
  • Knowledge of food-handling, safety, and sanitation regulations.
  • Ability to communicate information and standards verbally and in writing to staff, suppliers, and customers.
  • Ability to interface with staff, suppliers, and customers respectfully and effectively.
  • Organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations involving store operations and business relationships.
  • Ability to obtain required local and state food-handling management certifications.
  • Regularly driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other company stores.
Responsibilities
  • Receive, open, and unpack boxes, cartons, and totes of merchandise according to company work processes.
  • Stock, rotate, and face merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
  • Restock returned and recovered merchandise.
  • Open the store at least one day per week and close the store at least one day per week.
  • Authorize and sign refunds and overrides, count registers, and drive to the bank to deposit money.
  • Help ensure the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
  • Manage the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
  • Assist with employee scheduling and enter payroll information into the computer as directed.
  • Order drop shipments as directed by the Store Manager.
  • Assist with ordering and follow prescribed ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory-management issues weekly.
  • Stage, stock, and store merchandise efficiently.
  • Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices and Store Manager direction, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
  • Assist with planogram implementation and maintenance.
  • Maintain accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
  • Conduct safety meetings in the Store Manager’s absence; help maintain a clean, organized store and a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
  • Provide customer-service leadership.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and assist the Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
  • Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines as directed.
  • Operate the cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases and bag merchandise.
  • Assist the Store Manager in executing the store’s 7 Day Workflow Plan for stocking standards and Find-Fill-Fix procedures.
  • Frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, handle merchandise and equipment, and lift up to 40 pounds routinely and 55 pounds occasionally.
  • Occasionally climb ladders and work in outside weather conditions or extreme cold in freezers.
Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Three years of retail store experience, including one to two years as a Department Head, Assistant Manager, or similar retail grocery position, or current Dollar General key-carrier experience with similar background.

About the company

Dollar General is a discount retailer that sells a wide range of everyday items at low prices through a network of neighborhood stores. It works by stocking products like food, cleaning supplies, health and beauty items, apparel, and seasonal goods and selling them in small-format stores that are easy to reach in many communities. The company keeps prices low by using a lean supply chain and buying in bulk, which helps it offer a broad selection while keeping operating costs down. Its advantage over competitors comes from its extensive store footprint in both rural and urban areas, a focus on convenience, and efficient logistics that support frequent low-price offerings. Dollar General aims to provide value and convenience to budget-conscious customers while growing rapidly through more store openings, expanded product lines, and continued supply chain improvements.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 sales rose 5.2% to $11.3 billion; same-store sales grew 3.5%.
  • Todd Vasos raised 2026 EPS guidance to $7.80-$8.00 and authorized $700 million repurchases.
  • Fresh produce now reaches 7,000-plus stores, expanding basket size and food relevance.

What critics are saying

  • OSHA's 2024 settlement still forces 48-hour hazard fixes and $100,000 daily penalties.
  • Relex rollout risks inventory errors across 21,000 stores before holiday 2026 demand.
  • A fatal safety lapse can trigger shutdowns, litigation, and destroy Dollar General's brand.

What makes Dollar General unique

  • 21,148 stores place Dollar General within five miles of 75% of Americans.
  • Relex AI unifies forecasting and replenishment across 21,000 stores and 34 distribution centers.
  • Hallmark and DG's $1-$15 holiday exclusives combine trusted brands with budget pricing.

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Company News

International Housewares Association
Sep 17th, 2026
Dollar General teams with Hallmark for holiday entertaining, décor collection.

Dollar General teams with Hallmark for holiday entertaining, décor collection. By: mike duff. Contributing Editor Dollar General is introducing an exclusive "Simply for You by Hallmark" collection on September 20, presenting what the company describes as merchandise to help consumers decorate, entertain and celebrate affordably through the holiday season. Dollar General has mounted a banner on its website landing page announcing that the "Simply for You" collection is coming soon. The "Simply for You collection" will launch with a curated assortment of about 30 holiday-themed items featuring festive décor, entertaining essentials and gifts assembled to help customers celebrate the season without overspending, the company noted. Products range from throw pillows, candles and drinkware to serveware, kitchen storage and a 40-ounce tumbler. Collection retail prices range from $1 to $15, with more than 70% of the merchandise available for $5 or less. Value-focused items include kitchen towels, tablecloths, spice jars and decorative word blocks, while giftable offerings include paint-by-number kits, puzzles, snack boxes and notebooks. Dollar General already has a separate dedicated page under the banner "Holly Jolly Savings" that includes collections under designations such as "Cozy Classics," covering seasonal throw pillows, blankets and kitchen items such as decor and drinkware; and "Seasonal Scents," featuring candles and related fragrance products. The page also offers pre-lit faux Christmas trees and associated decorations as well as toys. Then, it showcases bakeware and personal care items. Natalie McConnell, Dollar General vice president and division merchandise manager, said, "We're excited to introduce the 'Simply for You by Hallmark' holiday 2026 collection exclusively at Dollar General. Hallmark is one of the most recognized and trusted brands among our customers, making it a natural fit for Dollar General. This collection allows us to offer holiday décor and gifting options from a brand customers know and love at prices that help their budgets go further."

Times Tribune News
Sep 16th, 2026
Dollar General's skeleton rises in Marine.

Dollar General's skeleton rises in Marine. By Editor | September 16, 2026 | Crews have been busy this week and last week pouring the foundation and erecting skeletal steel at the future Dollar General site in Marine. The site's owner, Bob Cissell, said he wants to have the store open by early November at the latest. This image was taken on Sept. 16, 2026 looking west along Route 143. (Photo by Ray Popkess)

Yahoo Finance
Sep 2nd, 2026
Dollar General Corporation scheduled to participate in the Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Retailing Conference.

Dollar General Corporation scheduled to participate in the Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Retailing Conference. Business Wire GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., September 02, 2026-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that Dollar General management plans to participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 15, 2026 at 10:45 a.m. ET. A live webcast will be available at https://investor.dollargeneral.com under "News & Events, Events & Presentations," and a replay of the session will be accessible at the same location through October 15, 2026. About Dollar General Corporation Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as America's neighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar General lives its mission of Serving Others every day by providing access to affordable products and services for its customers, career opportunities for its employees, and literacy and education support for its hometown communities. As of July 31, 2026, the Company's 21,148 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico provide everyday essentials including food, health and wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items, and seasonal décor from our high-quality private brands alongside many of the world's most trusted brands such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey, J.M. Smucker, Kraft, Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever. Investor Contact: [email protected] Media Contact: [email protected]

Yahoo Finance
Sep 2nd, 2026
Dollar General and Dollar Tree see sales jump as inflation worries drive shoppers to discount stores

Dollar General and Dollar Tree reported strong second-quarter results as economic pressures drive shoppers to discount retailers. Dollar General's net sales rose 5.2% year-over-year to $11.3 billion, with same-store sales up 3.5%. Dollar Tree saw total sales grow 7% to $4.9 billion, with same-store sales increasing 3.7%. Consumer sentiment has fallen 6% from last month and 11% from a year ago, according to the University of Michigan. Lower- and middle-income consumers showed the steepest declines. Both chains are attracting value-seeking shoppers, with Dollar General drawing more middle- and higher-income customers. Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos noted this marks the fifth consecutive quarter of customer traffic growth, with the chain positioned within 5 miles of 75% of the US population.

Mass Market Retailers
Sep 1st, 2026
Dollar General builds on Feeding America partnership.

Dollar General builds on Feeding America partnership. The retailer highlights local hunger-relief efforts after contributing more than $6 million and helping provide the equivalent of 95 million meals since 2019. September 1, 2026. 10:19 AM GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. - Dollar General is using Hunger Action Month to spotlight its expanding partnership with Feeding America and the local food banks and hunger-relief organizations that are working to address food insecurity in communities across the country. With nearly 48 million Americans facing food insecurity, the retailer said its network of more than 21,000 stores and 34 distribution centers gives it an unusual ability to support hunger-relief efforts at the local level. Dollar General stores and distribution centers provide food donations to Feeding America partners, while the company also provides financial support and employee volunteer assistance. Since 2019, Dollar General has contributed more than $6 million in financial support to Feeding America and its local food banks, which serve more than half of U.S. counties. Food donated through the retailer's stores and distribution centers during that period has helped provide the equivalent of more than 95 million meals. In July, Dollar General marked another year of the partnership with a $1 million donation to Feeding America to support hunger-relief efforts nationwide. During Hunger Action Month in September, the retailer is highlighting several examples of how the partnership operates at the community level. In Bennington, Vt., a Dollar General store provides food donations, including fresh dairy products, to Meals on Wheels of Bennington County. The organization delivers meals to people aged 60 and older, as well as to adults with disabilities under age 60. "Dollar General's partnership with Meals on Wheels of Bennington County has made a meaningful difference in our ability to serve older adults throughout our community," said Ilsa Svoboda, executive director of the organization. "Our volunteers regularly pick up donated food that helps us provide nutritious meals while stretching our resources even further." Svoboda added that the partnership extends beyond providing food by demonstrating to older residents that their community continues to support them. Meals on Wheels of Bennington County works with Vermont Food Bank, a Feeding America affiliate. Through the first part of 2026, Vermont Food Bank received more than 33,500 pounds of food from Dollar General stores. Dollar General is making a similar contribution in northeast Ohio, where its Zanesville distribution center and area stores provide shelf-stable groceries, fresh produce and other food to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. One in six people in the food bank's service territory currently faces food insecurity. "It takes all of us to fight hunger," said Karen Pozna, director of communication and events at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. "The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is incredibly grateful for partners like Dollar General whose generous donations help provide nutritious food to neighbors facing hunger across our community." The Greater Cleveland Food Bank served more than 404,000 people during fiscal 2025 across Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Ashland and Richland counties, making it northeast Ohio's largest hunger-relief organization. Dollar General employees are also contributing through volunteer work. In July, operations leaders supporting the retailer's eastern Wisconsin stores volunteered with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, helping repack 7,000 pounds of food for distribution to people across 35 counties. "When we come together to live out our mission of Serving Others, even a few hours of work can create a big impact," said Morgan Thompson, Dollar General's retail regional director of operations. "It was a rewarding opportunity to give back and make a difference in the communities Dollar General serves every day." Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin supports nearly 600 hunger-relief partners and community-based programs serving metropolitan, suburban and rural communities. From January through July, Feeding America food banks across Wisconsin received nearly 470,000 pounds of donated food from Dollar General stores and the company's Janesville distribution center. Dollar General's hunger-relief efforts are part of a broader strategy to increase access to affordable food in the communities it serves. The company now sells fresh produce in more than 7,000 stores, which it says gives it more individual distribution points for produce than any other U.S. mass retailer or grocer. The retailer also serves as a USDA National Strategic Partner through the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion's Nutrition Communicators Network. Through that relationship, Dollar General provides "Better For You" food options, educational resources and health and wellness products and services. The company's extensive store footprint - particularly in rural and other communities where food access can be limited - also gives Dollar General an important role in the broader effort to address hunger. By combining that reach with Feeding America's national network, the retailer is seeking to translate a large-scale partnership into assistance delivered community by community.