Store Manager Candidate In Oklahoma City Ok

Dollar General • Oklahoma City, OK

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 role is designed to develop an external candidate for a Store Manager position and is held for a limited period.

The candidate assists with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store security and financial controls, and maintaining a clean and safe store. They participate in opening and closing activities and operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence. The position also involves reviewing operating statements for business trends and opportunities, and completing required paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with a moderate noise level and occasional exposure to outside weather conditions. Some travel is required, with limited overnight stays. Occasional driving or providing personal transportation may be needed for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.

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 and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
• Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to frequently handle merchandise and equipment, including hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, carts, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder.
• Occasional driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and travel to other stores.
• Ability to travel, including limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• 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 in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with merchandising, including 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 preparing for and conducting inventories.
• Follow prescribed ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
• Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
• Model compliance with company procedures and policies.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure company funds are deposited safely at the designated bank.
• Assist in protecting 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 for 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 to meet store needs.
• Help ensure 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED