Store Manager Candidate - Elkton, Ky Store #2317

Dollar General•Elkton, KY

20h•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 for the Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period. The candidate assists with recruiting and staffing, merchandising, inventory management, ordering, customer service leadership, store opening and closing, cash controls, store maintenance, and required paperwork. The candidate operates 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 involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds, occasional ladder climbing to six feet, and regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, 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 procedure 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

Assists in recruiting and staffing activities.
Assists with merchandising, including staging, stocking, storing, presentation, and proper use of merchandise fixtures, signage, and pricing.
Assists with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and conducting inventories.
Follows ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Provides superior customer service leadership.
Models compliance with Company procedures and policies.
Participates in store opening and closing activities.
Ensures Company funds are deposited at the designated bank.
Assists in maintaining store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Assists in maintaining clean, well-stocked stores and a safe environment for customers and employees.
Operates the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Reviews operating statements for business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Completes paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.