Store Manager Candidate In Alabaster Al

Dollar General • Alabaster, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in effectively implementing store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other 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 help maintain customer service, store presentation, inventory, financial controls, and compliance with company procedures. The role involves frequent physical activity in a fast-paced retail environment, 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 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 varied situations where limited standardization exists.
• Aligns motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values; supports ownership by developing others; fosters cooperation; interacts tactfully and directly with employees; and demonstrates responsiveness to customer needs.
• Applies basic retail principles, including ordering cycles, peak inventories, and merchandise flow.
• Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling; and frequent handling of merchandise and equipment.
• Frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds; occasionally climb using a ladder.
• Occasional driving or providing own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other stores.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions; position requires some travel with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• One year of retail experience 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, staging, stocking, storing, signing, and pricing 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 customer service leadership and respond to customer needs.
• Model compliance with company procedures and policies, including those in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
• 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 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 communication between the Store Support Center and store employees, foster collaboration, and provide ongoing staff development.
• Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
• Travel as needed, including making bank deposits, attending management meetings, and visiting other Dollar General stores.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED