Store Manager Candidate - Buffalo, Ny Store #8960

Dollar General • Buffalo, NY

1d • 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 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 store operations and may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence. Duties include supporting staffing and merchandising, managing inventory and ordering, providing customer-service leadership, maintaining store safety and cleanliness, following company policies, and safeguarding company funds and the financial integrity of the store.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit controls.
• Ability to learn and perform cash-register functions, including functions needed to generate 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.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle 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 is strongly preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a retail grocery store is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, and presenting merchandise according to established practices and Store Manager direction; properly use fixtures and ensure merchandise is signed and priced.
• 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 customer-service leadership.
• 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.
• Assist in maintaining the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
• Help maintain a clean, well-stocked store 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.

What This Job Offers

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