Store Manager Candidate - Garfield Heights, Oh Store #21390

Dollar General•Garfield Heights, OH

6d•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 provides interactive development for an external candidate pursuing a Store Manager position and is intended to be held for a limited period. The candidate assists with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service, store opening and closing, cash and security controls, and store upkeep. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and reviews operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors. The position also requires completing paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines. 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 to six feet, and regular driving of the candidate’s own vehicle to meetings, other stores, and bank deposits. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, and may involve occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
Ability to learn and perform cash register functions, including functions needed 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.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities.
Assist with merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, signing, and pricing in accordance with established practices and Store Manager direction.
Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, 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, including those in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and Company communications.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure Company funds are deposited safely at the designated bank.
Assist in maintaining store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Assist in keeping stores clean and well-stocked and providing 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.