Store Manager Candidate In Perry Ia

Dollar General•Perry, IA

11h

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 role is intended to develop an external candidate for the Store Manager position and is held for a limited period. The candidate assists with recruiting, staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store security, and maintaining a clean and safe store. They participate in opening and closing activities, operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence, review operating statements for business trends and opportunities, and complete required paperwork according to guidelines and deadlines. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, with occasional ladder climbing and driving for bank deposits, meetings, and visits to other stores. The environment is fast-paced, has moderate noise, and may involve occasional exposure to outdoor weather. Some travel with limited overnight stays is required.

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, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including report generation.
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.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to travel occasionally, including limited overnight stays, and drive or provide own transportation for work-related activities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storage, presentation, fixtures, signing, and pricing.
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 customer service leadership and respond to customer needs.
Model compliance with company procedures and policies.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure company funds are deposited at the designated bank.
Assist with financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Help maintain a clean, well-stocked, and safe store.
Operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Review operating statements to identify trends and opportunities involving sales, labor, profitability, inventory turn, expenses, shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Support staff development and recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants.
Help ensure compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.