Store Manager Candidate In Sioux City Ia

Dollar General•Sioux City, IA

11h•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 general store needs. The position is intended to develop an external candidate for a Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The candidate helps maintain store operations and customer service, supports employee development and compliance, and may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence. The role involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It also requires lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, occasional ladder use, and occasional driving for bank deposits, management meetings, or visits to other stores. Some travel is required, with limited overnight stays. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, and occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

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 report generation.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Frequent proper lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Occasional driving and ability to provide own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.
Some travel, with limited overnight stays, is required.

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, staging, stocking, storing, signing, and pricing merchandise according to established practices and Store 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 leadership in delivering superior customer service and respond sensitively to customer needs.
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 safely deposited at the designated bank.
Support store 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.
Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Attend management meetings and travel to other stores or make bank deposits as needed.