Store Manager Candidate - Hillsboro, Nh Store #13284

Dollar General•Hillsboro, NH

About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager with effective execution of 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 for the Store Manager position and is intended to be held for a limited period. The candidate assists with recruiting, merchandising, inventory and ordering practices, customer service, store opening and closing, cash and security controls, and store cleanliness and safety. 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 regular driving in the candidate’s own vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and bank deposits.

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 those 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.
Proficient organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

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, and presenting merchandise according to established practices and Store Manager direction; use fixtures, signage, and pricing appropriately.
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 deposited safely in the designated bank.
Assist in maintaining the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Assist with keeping stores clean and well stocked and providing a safe environment for customers and employees.
Operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Review operating statements for business trends, including sales, labor, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.