Store Manager Candidate - Savannah, Tn Store #11068

Dollar General•Savannah, TN

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 fosters interactive development of an external candidate for the Store Manager position and is intended to be held for a limited period. The position may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and involves store operations, customer service leadership, merchandising, inventory controls, cash handling, safety, and administrative responsibilities. Working conditions include frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, occasional ladder climbing up to six feet, and regular use of a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit controls.
Ability to learn and perform cash register functions, including functions used to generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
Proficient interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Two or more years of experience in a retail grocery store is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities.
Assist with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, and presenting merchandise according to established practices and Store Manager direction; properly use fixtures and handle signing and pricing.
Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, and facility controls; prepare and conduct inventories.
Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Provide leadership in superior customer service.
Model compliance with 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 at the designated bank.
Assist in maintaining the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Assist with maintaining 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.