Store Manager Candidate - Rossville, Ga Store #6930

Dollar General•Rossville, 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 candidate assists with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store security and cash controls, and maintaining a clean and safe store. The candidate participates in store opening and closing activities and operates the store in the Store Manager’s absence. The role also includes reviewing operating statements for business trends and opportunities, and completing required paperwork and documentation. The work involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. Lifting up to 40 pounds is frequent, with occasional lifting up to 55 pounds. The position also involves occasional step-ladder use, regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle for meetings, store visits, and deposits, and potential exposure to weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers. The work environment is fast-paced with a moderate noise level.

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 cash register functions, including generating 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.
Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and merchandise handling; frequent lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 55 pounds; and occasional climbing on a step ladder up to six feet.

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 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 conducting 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, including those 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 store 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 to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.