Store Manager Candidate - Saint Louis, Mo Store #19179

Dollar General • Saint Louis, MO

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 position provides interactive development for an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period.

The role may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and supports recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory and ordering, customer service, financial controls, store safety and cleanliness, and completion of required paperwork.

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 used 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.
• Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to regularly drive a personal vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and to make deposits.
• Ability to frequently walk and stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and handle merchandise and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to occasionally climb a step ladder to heights of six feet.

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 store merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, and presenting merchandise according to established practices and manager direction; properly use fixtures, signage, and pricing.
• 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.
• Support 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 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