Store Manager Candidate - Portland, Ct Store #25654

Dollar General•Portland, CT

9d•Onsite

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 other store needs. The position provides interactive development for an external candidate preparing for a Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period. The candidate helps lead store operations and customer service, supports merchandising and inventory activities, maintains store security and cash controls, and operates the store in the Store Manager’s absence. The role requires regular driving in a personal vehicle to attend meetings, visit other Dollar General stores, and make deposits. Work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and may involve exposure to weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit controls.
Ability to learn and perform cash register functions, including functions needed to generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
Proficient interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Two or more years of experience in a retail grocery store is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities.
Assist with store merchandising, including staging, stocking, storage, presentation, and proper use of fixtures, signs, and pricing.
Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and preparing for and conducting inventories.
Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Provide superior customer service leadership.
Model compliance with Company procedures and policies.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure Company funds are safely deposited in the designated bank.
Assist in maintaining 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 to identify business trends and opportunities relating to sales, labor, profitability, inventory turn, expense control, shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.