STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - 21 and older only - DANVILLE VA

Dollar General•Danville, VA

19h•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 is intended to develop an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and serves as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees. The role involves assisting with recruiting and staffing; merchandising and inventory activities; customer service leadership; store opening and closing; cash handling and security; maintaining a clean, safe, and well-stocked store; reviewing operating statements; and completing required paperwork. The position requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment, as well as lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally. Some travel, including limited overnight stays, is required.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, 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 and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to travel as required, including occasional driving or providing own transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and visits to other stores.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and handle merchandise and equipment.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of retail experience preferred for external candidates.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Assist in recruiting and staffing activities, including recruiting, hiring, and training qualified applicants.
Assist with merchandising, staging, stocking, storage, signage, and pricing in accordance with 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 leadership in delivering superior customer service and demonstrate responsiveness to customer needs.
Follow company procedures and policies and act as a role model for employees.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure company funds are safely deposited at the designated bank.
Assist in maintaining the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Help maintain a clean, well-stocked, and safe store 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.
Support staff development and foster cooperation and collaboration among employees.
Ensure compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Make bank deposits, attend management meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores as needed.