Store Manager Candidate In Gardner Ks

Dollar General•Gardner, KS
•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 is intended to develop an external candidate for a Store Manager position and is held for a limited period. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and helps maintain customer service, store merchandising, inventory, financial integrity, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling merchandise and equipment, and lifting. Some travel is required, with limited overnight stays.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
  • Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
  • Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including generating reports.
  • Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
  • Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices, including deposits, store keys, SAFE, and STARS programs.
  • Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Effective organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
  • Ability to interact tactfully and directly with employees and maintain an open forum for exchange.
  • High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • Occasional driving or providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, and visit other Dollar General stores.
  • Some travel with limited overnight stays is required.
  • Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
  • Occasional ladder climbing.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of experience in a retail environment is preferred for external candidates.
  • Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with recruiting and staffing activities, including recruiting, hiring, and training qualified applicants.
  • Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, signing, and pricing merchandise in accordance with established practices and manager direction.
  • 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 customer service leadership and respond to customer needs.
  • Model compliance with company procedures and policies, including the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
  • Participate in store opening and closing activities.
  • Ensure company funds are deposited at the designated bank.
  • Assist in maintaining 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.
  • Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees and foster cooperation and collaboration.
  • Develop staff continuously and ensure compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
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