STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE in UNION CITY TN

Dollar General•Union City, TN

11h•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 other store needs. The position is intended to foster the development of an external candidate for a Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The candidate helps maintain store operations and customer service, supports recruiting and staff development, assists with merchandising and inventory, and helps ensure compliance with company procedures, financial controls, and safety practices. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.

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 where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
For external candidates, one year of retail experience preferred.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment, including hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, carts, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Occasional ladder climbing.
Occasional driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.
Some travel is required, with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in a retail environment for external candidates.
Bilingual Spanish speakers 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 and ensuring merchandise is presented, signed, and priced according to 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 adherence to 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 at the designated bank.
Assist in protecting 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 and opportunities or issues involving sales, labor, profitability, inventory turn, expenses, shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Support ongoing staff development and ensure compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees and foster cooperation and collaboration.