Store Manager Candidate In Clearfield PA

Dollar General•Clearfield, PA

13h•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 role is intended to foster the development of an external candidate for the Store Manager position and is held for a limited period. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and serves as a leader in customer service, staff development, store operations, and compliance with company procedures. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather, and some travel with limited overnight stays.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures 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, 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 varied situations where limited standardization exists.
Frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent handling of merchandise and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb a ladder occasionally.
Occasional driving or provision of own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other stores.
Ability to travel, with limited overnight stays.

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.
Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, signing, and pricing merchandise, and using fixtures properly.
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 safely deposited at the designated bank.
Help maintain the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Help maintain a clean, well-stocked, and safe store 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.
Develop staff and recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants.
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.
Travel as needed, including occasional trips to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, or visit other Dollar General stores.