Store Manager Candidate In Fairview Heights Il

Dollar General•Fairview Heights, IL

6d•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 is intended to support the interactive development of an external candidate for a Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The candidate assists with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store opening and closing, cash controls, store upkeep, and required documentation. In the Store Manager’s absence, the candidate operates the store and reviews operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors. The role involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It is performed in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outside weather. Some travel is required, with limited overnight stays; occasional driving or personal transportation may be needed for bank deposits, management meetings, or visits to other Dollar General stores.

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 organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of retail experience preferred for external candidates.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent 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 climbing using a ladder.
Occasional driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.
Some travel, with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in a retail environment for external candidates.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities.
Assist with staging, stocking, and storing merchandise; ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices and Store Manager direction; and properly use fixtures, signing, and pricing.
Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, and facility controls; prepare and conduct 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 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 store 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.
Support staff development and recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants to meet store needs.
Ensure store 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.