STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - MENDOTA, CA STORE #14278

Dollar General • Mendota, CA

13d • 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 role provides interactive development for an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period.

The candidate assists with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service leadership, store opening and closing, cash and security controls, and store maintenance. They operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence, review operating statements for business trends and opportunities, and complete required paperwork and documentation.

The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, occasional ladder climbing, and regular use of a personal vehicle for meetings, travel to other stores, and deposits. The work environment is fast-paced with moderate noise and occasional 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.
• Proficient organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
• 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 merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, and presenting merchandise according to established practices and Store Manager direction; properly use fixtures, signage, and pricing.
• Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and preparing for and conducting inventories.
• Follow prescribed ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Model compliance with Company procedures and policies in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and Company communications.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure Company funds are safely deposited in the designated bank.
• Help maintain the store’s 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, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Vacation
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Additional benefit programs for employees and their families' physical, mental, and financial well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED