STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE in CANYON LAKE TX

Dollar General•Canyon Lake, TX

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 general store needs. The position is intended to support the interactive development of an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and contributes to customer service, merchandising, inventory controls, store safety, financial integrity, staff development, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. The position involves frequent physical activity, some travel with limited overnight stays, and occasional driving or use of personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other stores.

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 skills and the ability to interact tactfully and directly with employees.
Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to align motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values and support ownership by developing others.
Ability to demonstrate responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs and apply basic retail principles.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to frequently handle merchandise and equipment, including hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, carts, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb a ladder occasionally.
Ability to drive or provide personal transportation occasionally for bank deposits, management meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.
Willingness to travel, including limited overnight stays.

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.
Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storage, signing, pricing, and presentation of merchandise 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 in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure company funds are safely deposited in the designated bank.
Help maintain store 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 to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Support staff development and recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants to meet store needs.
Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees, fostering cooperation and collaboration.