STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - 21 and older only - MS in OLIVE BRANCH

Dollar General•Olive Branch, MS

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager with store operations, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other store needs. The position is intended to develop an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The role includes assisting with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store security and cash controls, and store opening and closing. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and review operating statements to identify business trends and opportunities to control expenses, prevent shrink, and address errors. The position requires completing paperwork and documentation according to company guidelines and deadlines. Work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise. The role involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment; frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing and driving; and occasional exposure to outside weather. Some travel is required, with limited overnight stays. Applicants must be 21 or older.

Requirements

Must be 21 or older.
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, 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.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and merchandise handling.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Occasional ladder climbing and driving; occasional driving may require providing own transportation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of retail experience preferred 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 it 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 compliance with company procedures and policies.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure company funds are safely deposited in the designated bank.
Support 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 for business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Support employee development and act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.
Ensure compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Occasionally drive to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, or visit other Dollar General stores.