Store Manager Candidate - Dayton, Oh Store #4846
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 develops an external candidate for a Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence. The role involves supporting recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store opening and closing, cash and security controls, store cleanliness and safety, and completion of required paperwork. The candidate also reviews operating statements to identify business trends and opportunities for expense control, as well as potential shrink and errors. Work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and merchandise handling; regular driving of a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits; and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers. The role requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds, as well as occasional ladder climbing up to six feet.
Requirements
- Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure 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 necessary 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.
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, signage, and pricing.
- 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 superior customer service.
- Model adherence to Company procedures and policies, including the employee handbook, SOP manual, and Company communications.
- Participate in store opening and closing activities.
- Ensure Company funds are deposited in the designated bank.
- Assist in maintaining the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
- Assist in 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
