STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - DEARING, GA STORE #21704

Dollar General•Dearing, GA

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 assists with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store operations, financial controls, and required documentation. The candidate operates the store in the Store Manager’s absence and helps maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked store. Working conditions include frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. The role requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds, occasional ladder climbing up to six feet, and regular driving of a personal vehicle to meetings, other stores, and bank deposits. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise; occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers may occur.

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 functions needed 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.
Organized, detail-oriented work habits.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
Valid driver’s license.

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, storage, merchandise presentation, and proper use of fixtures, signs, and pricing.
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.
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 with 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.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.