Store Manager Candidate In Jackson Tn
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 is intended to foster the development of an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The candidate helps oversee store operations and may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence. The role includes supporting recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory and ordering practices, customer service, financial controls, store safety and cleanliness, and timely completion of required paperwork. The position involves frequent physical activity 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 and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
- High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
- One year of retail experience preferred for external candidates.
- Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment.
- Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
- Occasional climbing using a ladder.
- Occasional driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and trips to other stores.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
- Ability to travel, including limited overnight stays.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of retail experience for external candidates.
- Bilingual Spanish skills may be preferred at certain store locations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with recruiting and staffing activities, including recruiting, hiring, and training qualified applicants.
- Assist with merchandising by staging, stocking, and storing merchandise, following presentation practices, and using fixtures, signs, and pricing appropriately.
- Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and preparing for and conducting inventories.
- Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
- Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service and respond sensitively to customer needs.
- Model compliance with company procedures and policies.
- Participate in store opening and closing activities.
- Ensure company funds are safely deposited at the designated bank.
- Assist in maintaining 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 for business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
- Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
- Develop staff and foster cooperation and collaboration among employees.
- Serve as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.
- Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
- Travel as needed, including making bank deposits, attending management meetings, and visiting other Dollar General stores.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
