Store Manager Candidate Freeport PA

Dollar General•Freeport, PA

19h

About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in implementing store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, merchandising, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other store needs. The position is intended to provide interactive development for an external candidate for a Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The candidate helps oversee store operations and customer service, supports employees’ development, and may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence. The role requires following company procedures and maintaining the store’s financial integrity, safety, cleanliness, and operational standards. Some travel is required, with limited overnight stays.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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.
Ability to align motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values; support others’ potential; interact tactfully and directly; and maintain an open forum for exchange.
Ability to apply basic retail principles, including ordering cycles, peak inventories, and merchandise flow.
Ability to provide continuous attention to staff development.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent handling of merchandise and equipment; frequent lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing.
Occasional driving or providing own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other stores.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of experience in a retail environment is preferred for external candidates.
Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities, including recruiting, hiring, and training qualified applicants.
Assist with merchandising by staging, stocking, and storing merchandise, presenting it according to established practices and manager direction, and properly using fixtures, signage, 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 leadership in delivering superior customer service and respond to customer needs.
Model compliance with company procedures and policies.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure company funds are deposited safely at the designated bank.
Support financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Help maintain a clean, well-stocked store and a safe environment for customers and employees.
Operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees, and foster cooperation and collaboration.
Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Make bank deposits, attend management meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores as needed.