STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE in Blacksburg South Carolina

Dollar General•Blacksburg, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager with effective implementation of 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 the 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 presentation, inventory availability, financial integrity, safety, and compliance with company procedures. The job involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It also includes lifting, occasional ladder climbing and driving, and some travel with limited overnight stays. The work is fast-paced, with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather.

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, 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 and organization skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Occasional driving and ability to provide own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and trips to other Dollar General stores.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Some travel, with limited overnight stays.

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 according to established practices and 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.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure company funds are deposited safely in the designated bank.
Help maintain financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Help maintain a clean, well-stocked, and safe store for customers and employees.
Operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Review operating statements for business trends and opportunities related to sales, labor, profitability, inventory turnover, expenses, potential shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Support staff development and act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.
Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.