STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - SANFORD, FL STORE #12760

Dollar General•Sanford, ME

5d•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 preparing for a Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period. The role assists with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store operations, financial controls, and documentation. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and is expected to follow company policies and procedures. The work involves a fast-paced retail environment with frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It includes lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, occasional ladder climbing, driving a personal vehicle for meetings, store visits, and deposits, and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and freezer cold.

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 cash register functions, including functions necessary 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 organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied 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 by staging, stocking, and storing merchandise; ensure presentation follows established practices and Store Manager direction; and properly use fixtures, signs, 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 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 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.