Store Manager Candidate - Vicksburg, Ms Store #23311

Dollar General•Vicksburg, MS

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 responding to store needs. The position provides interactive development for an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period. The role may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and supports recruiting, merchandising, inventory control, customer service, store security, cash handling, and maintaining a clean and safe store. The position also reviews operating statements for business trends and opportunities to control expenses, prevent shrink, and correct errors. Working conditions include frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. The role requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds, as well as occasional ladder climbing up to six feet. Regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle is required for meetings, visits to other stores, and bank deposits. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
Valid driver’s license.
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 cash register functions, including generating 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 situations where limited standardization exists.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 55 pounds.

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, pricing, signing, and presenting merchandise according to established practices and Store Manager direction.
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.
Follow Company procedures and policies and act as a role model for employees.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure Company funds are deposited at the designated bank.
Assist in maintaining 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.