Store Manager Jobs

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General operates more than 18,000 stores in 47 states, and we’re still growing. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for the management of all employees in the effective planning and implementation of all store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing and support.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Recruit, select and retain qualified employees according to federal and state labor laws and company policies; ensure store is properly staffed.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized store; facilitate a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
• Facilitate the efficient staging, stocking and storage of merchandise by following defined company work processes.
• Ensure that all merchandise is presented according to established practices; utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.
• Communicate performance, conduct and safety expectations regularly; coordinate meetings and events to encourage safety, security and policies.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications; ensure employee compliance.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
• Make recommendations regarding employee pay rate and advancement.
• Ensure that the store is appropriately staffed and effectively opened and closed each day. Personally open the store a minimum of two times per week; personally close the store a minimum of two times per week.
• Order to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets; review ordering plan, seasonal direction and inventory management issues on a weekly basis; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment (BSR)/cycle counts.
• Evaluate operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, profitability, and turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Ensure the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to stated company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Provide proper training for employees; conduct performance evaluations; identify gaps for appropriate solutions and/or counseling, up to and including termination.
• Ensure that store is adequately equipped with tools necessary to perform required tasks.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, SAFE program, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling and termination practices including legal compliance and internal processes.
• Good organization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions to generate reports.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION

• One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Supports ownership by tapping into the potential of others.
• Applies basic principles of retail (i.e., ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow, etc.).
• Demonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.
• Ensures store compliance to federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
• Acts as a liaison between the corporate office and store employees.
• Recruits, hires and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a store need.
• Aligns motives, values and beliefs with Dollar General values.
• Provides continuous attention to development of staff.
• Fosters cooperation and collaboration.
• Interacts with staff tactfully yet directly and maintains an open forum of exchange.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasional climbing (using ladder).
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks.
• Regularly driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally to attend management meetings and to other Dollar General stores.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as hand-held scanner, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats (six-wheel carts).
• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General operates more than 18,000 stores in 47 states, and we’re still growing. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for the management of all employees in the effective planning and implementation of all store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing and support.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a clean, well-organized store; facilitate a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
• Make recommendations regarding employee pay rate and advancement.
• Ensure the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to stated company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Ensure that all merchandise is presented according to established practices; utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
• Recruit, select and retain qualified employees according to federal and state labor laws and company policies; ensure store is properly staffed.
• Facilitate the efficient staging, stocking and storage of merchandise by following defined company work processes.
• Ensure that store is adequately equipped with tools necessary to perform required tasks.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Evaluate operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, profitability, and turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Ensure that the store is appropriately staffed and effectively opened and closed each day. Personally open the store a minimum of two times per week; personally close the store a minimum of two times per week.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications; ensure employee compliance.
• Order to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets; review ordering plan, seasonal direction and inventory management issues on a weekly basis; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment (BSR)/cycle counts.
• Communicate performance, conduct and safety expectations regularly; coordinate meetings and events to encourage safety, security and policies.
• Provide proper training for employees; conduct performance evaluations; identify gaps for appropriate solutions and/or counseling, up to and including termination.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.
• Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling and termination practices including legal compliance and internal processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions to generate reports.
• Good organization skills with attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, SAFE program, etc.)
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION

• One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Provides continuous attention to development of staff.
• Fosters cooperation and collaboration.
• Aligns motives, values and beliefs with Dollar General values.
• Supports ownership by tapping into the potential of others.
• Ensures store compliance to federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
• Applies basic principles of retail (i.e., ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow, etc.).
• Interacts with staff tactfully yet directly and maintains an open forum of exchange.
• Demonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.
• Acts as a liaison between the corporate office and store employees.
• Recruits, hires and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a store need.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as hand-held scanner, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats (six-wheel carts).
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks.
• Occasional climbing (using ladder).
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Regularly driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally to attend management meetings and to other Dollar General stores.
• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Frequent walking and standing.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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