Store Assistant Mgr - Dg Mkt - Brunswick, Oh Store #12022

Dollar General•Brunswick, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Store Manager, the Assistant Market Store Manager manages non-perishable food and general merchandise operations. The role ensures effective inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, a safe working environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling requirements. The position also supports other managers as requested and serves as backup Store Manager when the Store Manager is absent. The role oversees staffing and employee development for assigned areas, including recommending hiring, assignments, corrective actions, pay increases, and promotions. It works with the Store Manager on scheduling, performance follow-up, store workflow, merchandising execution, inventory control, vendor relationships, operating trends, cash accountability, safety, and compliance. Duties include directing receipt and stocking of merchandise, maintaining accurate inventory and pricing, supporting customer needs, completing required paperwork, and assisting with payroll entry and employee training when requested. The work involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling, and lifting. It also includes occasional ladder use, driving a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores and bank deposits, and exposure to weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, freezer conditions, and equipment with moving parts. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of three years of retail store experience.
Experience including at least one to two years as a Department Head, Assistant Manager, or similar position in a retail grocery store or equivalent operation, with preferred sales volume of over $250,000 per week; alternatively, current DG Market Department Manager experience with similar background.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read and interpret operating statements and identify corrective actions for negative trends.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
Ability to read and interpret diagrams, health regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform cash register functions and generate reports.
Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices compliant with legal and company requirements.
Knowledge of local and state food-handling certifications and requirements, and ability to obtain required local and state food-handling management certifications.
Basic knowledge of personal and network computer systems for corporate communication, merchandise signage, and obtaining and emailing information.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
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 effectively verbally and in writing to staff, suppliers, and customers.
Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with staff, suppliers, and customers.
Ability to develop and maintain organization and attend to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations involving store operations and business relationships.
Willingness to comply with company policies and procedures outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; use a ladder up to six feet; and perform frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling of merchandise and equipment.
Ability to drive a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other Dollar General stores, and bank deposits.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary business school training preferred.
Preferred prior experience in a retail grocery store or equivalent operation with sales volume over $250,000 per week.

Responsibilities

Interview and effectively recommend the selection, hiring, and assignment of Food and Non-Food Managers, Receiving/Pricing Lead Clerks, Lead Sales Associates, and Sales Associates.
Train Department Managers on stock levels, ordering, truck unloading, shelf stocking, and customer service; train employees in safe use and care of lifting and cleaning equipment and in compliant food handling.
Work with the Store Manager to ensure adequate scheduling coverage, assess work completion, and follow up with employees regarding performance.
Recommend corrective actions, development assignments, pay increases, and promotions to the Store Manager.
Maintain relationships with vendor and supplier representatives, including contact with drop-ship suppliers to support timely deliveries, quality merchandise, appealing displays, and accurate billing.
Work with the Store Manager to execute the store’s 7-Day Workflow Plan and stocking standards and procedures.
Ensure use of the store HHT to investigate and prevent out-of-stocks and overstocks.
Maintain an organized receiving area and ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices and plans, including proper fixture use, pricing, signage, planograms, and pricing integrity.
Review operating statements with the Store Manager to identify business trends and opportunities related to sales, profitability, inventory turn, expenses, and shrink.
Maintain product and pricing knowledge for assigned areas and anticipate product demand.
Ensure efficient staging, stocking, and storage; compliance with Tote Inventory Management; appropriate markdowns; accurate scanning and paperwork; and inventory control procedures.
Ensure compliance with security, cash-control, and key-control practices, including when supervising in the Store Manager’s absence.
Address customer needs and requests efficiently and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
Lead receipt and handling of new merchandise; prepare sales shelves and staging areas, direct and assist with truck unloading, direct merchandise according to plan, and use storeroom space efficiently.
Ensure proper rotation of perishable food items.
Follow cash-handling procedures; authorize and sign refunds and overrides; count registers; make bank deposits; and support store financial integrity and cash accountability.
Conduct safety meetings and help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure working and shopping environment; help ensure equipment meets safety and sanitation requirements.
Follow company policies and procedures, assist with employee compliance, and complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Assist with payroll information entry and provide specific employee training when requested by the Store Manager.
Act as backup Store Manager in the Store Manager’s absence.