Dollar General to Create 7K Jobs

Over the next 10 days, Dollar General Corp. is aiming to fill management roles across its 44-state footprint to support its expanding business. The Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based company is offering applicants positions within its retail operations, distribution centers and corporate functions. The hiring push is part of Dollar General’s bid to bolster its fiscal year 2018 growth plans, which include opening about 900 new locations.

“It’s an exciting time to join Dollar General as we seek qualified candidates to support our tremendous growth,” affirmed Bob Ravener, the company’s EVP and chief people officer. “In FY 2018 alone, we plan to create approximately 7,000 new jobs, in addition to the approximately 50,000 jobs we have created in the last decade. Our philosophy of championing career development among our nearly 130,000 employees, our commitment to investing in our people as a competitive advantage and our mission of Serving Others are keys to our growth and make Dollar General an employer of choice to top talent looking to advance their careers.”

In particular, the retailer is seeking qualified candidates for the roles of retail district managers, retail region directors, distribution center assistant directors and distribution center supervisors. Those interested can review and apply for positions online; some jobs may require relocating.

The company provides comprehensive training and development programs and competitive wages and benefits, including college assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance and the Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation.

Dollar General operates 14,761 stores and 15 distribution centers.