Store Manager Candidate - College Park, Ga Store #8090

Dollar General•College Park, GA

11d•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 for the Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period. The candidate assists with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store opening and closing, cash and security controls, and store maintenance. They may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors. The role requires completing paperwork according to guidelines and deadlines. Working conditions include frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. The role involves regular driving in the employee’s own vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and bank deposits, as well as occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
Valid driver’s license.
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 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.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
Ability to drive a personal vehicle for meetings, travel to other stores, and deposits.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.

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, and storing merchandise; presenting merchandise according to established practices and Store Manager direction; and properly using fixtures, signage, and pricing.
Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and conducting inventories.
Follow prescribed ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
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 deposited safely in the designated bank.
Assist in protecting the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Assist with maintaining 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.