Store Manager Candidate Camden Sc

Dollar General•Camden, SC

1d•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 is intended to provide interactive development for an external candidate for the Store Manager position and is held for a limited period. The candidate helps manage recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory, ordering, customer service, store opening and closing, financial controls, and store upkeep. They may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors. The role also requires completing paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds, occasional ladder climbing, and occasional driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores. Some travel with limited overnight stays is required. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise; occasional exposure to outside weather conditions may occur.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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.
Effective organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and manage situations with limited standardization.
Align motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values; support ownership by developing others; act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees; foster cooperation and collaboration; interact tactfully and directly with employees; and respond sensitively to customer needs.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Occasional climbing using a ladder.
Some travel with limited overnight stays is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a retail environment is preferred for external candidates.
Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

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, signs, 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 leadership in superior customer service.
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 deposited safely in the designated bank.
Help maintain 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.
Support staff development and recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants to meet store needs.
Help ensure compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Occasionally drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.