STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - SAWYER, MI STORE #30900

Dollar General•Chikaming Township, MI

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 provides interactive development for an external candidate pursuing a Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period. The candidate assists with recruiting, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store operations, cash and security controls, and paperwork. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and helps maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked environment.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
Ability to learn and perform cash register functions, including generating reports.
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.
Proficient interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Two or more years of experience in a retail grocery store strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities.
Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, presenting, signing, and pricing merchandise, and properly using merchandise fixtures.
Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and preparing for 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 in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and Company communications.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure Company funds are deposited in the designated bank.
Assist in protecting 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.
Drive a personal vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and bank deposits.