Store Manager Candidate - Hinesville, Ga Store #3909

Dollar General•Hinesville, GA

3d•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 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 includes assisting with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store opening and closing, financial controls, store cleanliness and safety, and completion of required paperwork. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling and lifting, as well as occasional ladder climbing. Regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle is required for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit controls.
Ability to learn and perform cash register functions, including functions necessary to generate 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.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations with limited standardization.
Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to regularly drive a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other Dollar General stores, and deposits.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift 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 store merchandising, including staging, stocking, and storing merchandise; presenting merchandise according to established practices and Store Manager direction; and properly using fixtures, signage, and pricing.
Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, and facility controls; prepare and conduct inventories.
Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Provide leadership in delivering 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 safely deposited in the designated bank.
Assist in maintaining the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Assist in maintaining 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, including sales, labor, profitability, and inventory turn.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.