STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - 21 and older only - BRANDON MS

Dollar General•Brandon, MS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager with effective implementation of store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and general store needs. This role is intended to provide interactive development for an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The position may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and supports customer service, store operations, financial integrity, employee development, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The role involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent handling and lifting of merchandise and equipment; occasional climbing and driving; a fast-paced, moderately noisy environment; occasional exposure to outside weather; and some travel with limited overnight stays.

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 organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interact tactfully and directly with employees and maintain an open exchange.
Ability to apply basic retail principles, including ordering cycles, peak inventories, and merchandise flow.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Must be 21 or older.
Some travel is required, with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a retail environment is 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 in accordance with established practices and Store Manager direction.
Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and preparing and conducting inventories.
Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Provide customer service leadership and respond to customer needs.
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.
Help maintain the store’s 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.
Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees, and foster cooperation and collaboration.
Support employee development and ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Occasionally drive or provide own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, and visit other Dollar General stores.