Store Manager Candidate In Hays Ks

Dollar General•Hays, KS

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 designed to support the interactive development of an external candidate for a Store Manager position and is intended to be held for a limited period. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and supports recruiting, merchandising, inventory control, customer service, store security, financial controls, and compliance with company procedures. The position involves frequent physical activity in a fast-paced retail environment, occasional travel with limited overnight stays, and occasional driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, meetings, or 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.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent handling of merchandise and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; occasional ladder climbing.
Occasional driving or providing own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.
Ability to travel, with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities; recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants to meet store needs.
Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, signing, and pricing merchandise according to established practices and manager direction.
Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and preparing and conducting inventories.
Follow ordering practices to help meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service and respond to customer needs.
Model compliance with company procedures and policies, including the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure company funds are deposited safely at the designated bank.
Support 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 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.
Help ensure compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.