Store Manager Candidate In Frankfort Mi

Dollar General•Frankfort, MI

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About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in implementing store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and general store needs. This position is designed to develop an external candidate for a Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period. The candidate helps oversee store operations and may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence. Responsibilities include supporting staffing and recruiting, merchandising, inventory control, customer service, cash handling, store security, cleanliness, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The role also includes reviewing operating statements, completing documentation, making bank deposits, and occasional travel with limited overnight stays. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with a moderate noise level and occasional exposure to outside weather. It involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment, as well as lifting and occasional ladder use and driving for work-related errands.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including generating reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices, including deposits, store keys, SAFE, and STARS programs.
Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, carts, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Occasional climbing using a ladder.
Occasional driving or providing own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other stores.
Some travel, with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of retail experience for external candidates.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities, including recruiting, hiring, and training qualified applicants.
Assist with merchandising by staging, stocking, storing, and presenting merchandise according to established practices and the Store Manager’s direction; use fixtures, signs, and pricing appropriately.
Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and conducting inventories.
Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Provide customer service leadership and respond to customer needs.
Model compliance with company procedures and policies, including those in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure company funds are deposited safely in the designated bank.
Support store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Help maintain clean, well-stocked stores and a safe environment for customers and employees.
Operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Review operating statements for business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees and foster cooperation and collaboration.
Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Make bank deposits, attend management meetings, and visit other Dollar General stores as needed.