Store Manager Candidate In Hampton Sc

Dollar General•Hampton, SC

17h

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 is intended to provide interactive development for an external candidate pursuing a Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The position includes supporting recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory and ordering practices, customer service, store security and financial controls, and store opening and closing. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence, review operating statements for business trends and control opportunities, and complete required paperwork. The role involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling and lifting, with occasional ladder climbing and driving for business-related purposes. Some travel, with limited overnight stays, is required.

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, 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.
Organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and manage situations with limited standardization.
Frequent ability to walk and stand, bend, stoop, and kneel; lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; and climb a ladder occasionally.
Occasional ability to drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.
Ability to undertake some travel with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities, including recruiting, hiring, and training qualified applicants.
Assist with merchandising, staging, stocking, storage, merchandise presentation, signing, and pricing.
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.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure company funds are safely deposited in the designated bank.
Assist with cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Help maintain a clean, well-stocked, and safe store environment.
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.
Support staff development and cooperation, and act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.
Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.