STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - 21 and older only - TUSCALOOSA AL

Dollar General•Tuscaloosa, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager with the effective implementation of store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other store needs. The role is intended to develop an external candidate for a Store Manager position and is held for a limited period. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and helps maintain customer service, store operations, financial integrity, safety, and compliance with company procedures. The position involves a fast-paced environment, some travel with limited overnight stays, and occasional driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.

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 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 skills.
Effective organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to apply basic retail principles, including ordering cycles, peak inventories, and merchandise flow.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to frequently handle merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers and carts, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb a ladder occasionally.
Ability to occasionally drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.
Some travel with limited overnight stays is required.
Minimum age of 21, as indicated in the job title.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates.
Some store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities, including recruiting, hiring, and training qualified applicants.
Assist with merchandising, staging, stocking, storing, signing, pricing, 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 leadership in delivering superior customer service and demonstrate responsiveness to customer needs.
Model compliance with company procedures and policies, including those 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 financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Help maintain a clean, well-stocked store 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.
Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees, and foster cooperation and collaboration.
Interact tactfully and directly with employees while maintaining an open forum for exchange.
Provide continuous attention to staff development.
Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.