Store Manager Candidate - Mckinney, Tx Store #25810

Dollar General•McKinney, TX

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 is intended to provide interactive development for an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is held for a limited period. The role may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and includes assisting with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory, ordering, customer service, store opening and closing, cash and security controls, store cleanliness and safety, and completion of paperwork. The candidate reviews operating statements to identify business trends and opportunities to control expenses and address potential shrink or errors. Work involves 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 climbing on a step ladder to six feet, and regular driving a personal vehicle to meetings, other stores, and bank deposits. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions and slippery floors, and possible exposure to extreme cold in freezers.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 generating 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 and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
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, storage, presentation, and proper use of fixtures, signs, 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 delivering superior customer service.
Model compliance with Company procedures and policies.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure Company funds are deposited at the designated bank.
Assist with 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.