Store Manager Candidate In Champaign Il

Dollar General•Champaign, IL

15h•$18 - $24•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 is intended to provide interactive development to an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and helps maintain customer service, merchandising, inventory, financial controls, safety, staffing, and compliance with company policies. The role involves frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; and occasional ladder use and driving for bank deposits, management meetings, or visits to other Dollar General stores. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outside weather. Some travel with limited overnight stays is required. The company offers benefit programs intended to support employees’ and their families’ physical, mental, and financial well-being. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply. The listed starting wage is $17.75–$23.96.

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 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 organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to apply basic retail principles, including ordering cycles, peak inventories, and merchandise flow.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Occasional driving for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other stores; own transportation may be needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling, and lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and 55 pounds occasionally; occasional climbing using a ladder.

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.
Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, signing, and pricing merchandise according to established practices and the Store Manager’s 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 leadership in delivering superior customer service.
Model adherence to 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.
Help maintain the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Help maintain a clean, well-stocked store 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.
Support staff development and recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants.
Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees and foster cooperation and collaboration.
Interact tactfully and directly with employees, maintain an open forum for exchange, and respond sensitively to customer needs.