Dollar General Careers (original) (raw)
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JOIN THE JOURNEY
Work
Where You
Matter.
Thrive.
Thrive.
Opportunities Grow Here.
You Will Too.
We’re one of the fastest-growing retail companies in the United States, and it’s an exciting time to join our team. Whether looking for a long-term career or part-time work, you’ll enter a welcoming environment filled with support. Gain new skills with our award-winning training and grow in our promote-from-within culture. With locations across the country, opportunity is endless.
Bonus opportunities and other perks!
Serving Others, It's the DG Way
Every Chance to Advance
Be The Difference
Find Your Opportunity
Work Where You Matter
Explore.
- Whether you're stocking shelves, working the register, or providing our customers with great experiences, each day at our Stores brings something different. Work with a close-knit team and gain life-long skills.
- Our Stores can’t run without our Distribution employees. Work with your team in one of our 30+ Distribution Center locations to bring food and other goods to neighborhood Stores across the U.S.
- Dollar General’s Fleet team is the reason our Stores are stocked with the products our customers need. You'll be on the road delivering goods from our Distribution Centers to our Stores. If you’ve got your Class A CDL or want to get it, let's talk.
- If working at the corporate office is more your style, we have positions available from Marketing to Sales to IT and everywhere in between. Be an integral part of helping us grow while supporting our Stores so we continue to serve our customers and communities.
- Starting your career journey at Dollar General means having the chance to advance with us. Whether joining us as an intern or in an entry-level role, you can grow your skills and build your future.
Who We
Serve.
Established in 1939, our mission has been about Serving Others, including you! Our career development programs help you grow, and our Tuition Scholarship Program helps you continue your education. We’re not just about work — you also have many opportunities to volunteer and donate to local communities.
Work Where You Belong
We pride ourselves on being a diverse team — our differences make us stronger. We are inclusive, reflecting the communities we serve. No matter who you are, you are welcome here.
DOLLAR GENERAL
BY THE NUMBERS.
*2022 Statistics
75%
Of Store Managers are
promoted from within
170k+
Hard-working
employees
30+
Traditional, fresh,
and combination
Distribution Centers
20k+
Dollar General
locations in the U.S.
$23M+
$23 Million in
charitable donations
80+
Years of Serving Others
- DG founded
- First store opens
- Breaks $100 Million
- 50th Anniversary
- Literacy
Foundation Launch - DG Included on
Fortune 500 List - Employee Assistance
Foundation Launched - $5 Million Pledge
- Breaks into
Fortune 100 - DG Opens in Mexico
1939
J.L. Turner and Son
Wholesale is Founded
J.L. (Luther) Turner and his son Cal Turner each invest $5,000.
1955
First Expansion
Turner’s Department Store in Springfield, Kentucky converted to the first Dollar General store in June 1955. The store’s business model was simple. No item would cost more than $1.
1976
Breaks $100 Million
Dollar General exceeds annual sales of $100 million for the first time.
Perhaps the friendly customer service demonstrated by Cal Turner Sr. was why customers returned.
1989
50th Anniversary
Dollar General celebrates its 50th anniversary with 1,300 Stores in 23 states and more than 7,000 employees.
In 1989, the majority of products in Dollar General Stores are priced at $10 or less.
1993
Literacy Foundation Launch
Established by Dollar General’s founding family on the belief that literacy opens doors for personal, professional, and economic growth, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) invests in literacy programs. DGLF helps individuals of all ages pursue their educational goals and achieve their dreams, including helping students learn to read, prepare for the high school equivalency test, or learn English.
1999
Fortune 500 recognizes Dollar General for the first time
Dollar General is recognized on the Fortune 500 list for the first time at #459, with annual sales of $3.89B.
2005
Employee Assistance
Foundation Launched
When the unthinkable happens to a member of the Dollar General family, the DG Employee Assistance Foundation (DGEAF) is there to help by providing financial support for employees facing unprecedented hardships.
2020
$5M Pledge
DG and DGLF announce a $5 million social justice commitment, reflecting the Company’s continued focus on diversity and inclusion by providing support to organizations that are working to accelerate racial equity.
2021
Made the Top
Fortune 100 List
Dollar General is included in the top 100 of the Fortune 500 list, ranked at #91. The Company’s 21-place jump reflects DG’s exceptional growth, including $33.7 billion in sales in fiscal year 2020.
2023
DG Expands Internationally
Dollar General expands internationally into Mexico with the first Mi Súper Dollar General store opening. Developed with a customer-first focus, the Stores help consumers find great prices and a convenient shopping experience within their neighborhood.
Hear From
Team DG.
Want to know more about a career with Dollar General? Let our team fill you in.
Work Where You Live.
WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOU.
Our Total Rewards serve your health, your well-being, and your future.
IT’S REWARDING TO
WORK HERE.
There’s a reason we’ve won awards for our workplace. From our top-notch training and development programs to our diversity and inclusion efforts, our commitment to our team and community guides everything we do.