Store Manager Candidate In Milford Nh

Dollar General•Milford, NH

2d•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 general store needs. The position is intended to foster the interactive development of 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. It includes supporting customer service, merchandising, inventory and financial controls, store safety and cleanliness, staff development, and compliance with company procedures and applicable labor laws. The position involves a fast-paced environment, some travel with limited overnight stays, and occasional driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.

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 IBM cash register functions, including generating reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices, including deposits, store keys, SAFE, and STARS programs.
Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
Ability to align motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values; support ownership by developing others; interact tactfully and directly with employees; and respond sensitively to customer needs.
Ability to apply basic retail principles, including ordering cycles, peak inventories, and merchandise flow.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder and drive or provide personal transportation for work-related errands and meetings.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in a retail environment for external candidates.
Bilingual Spanish skills may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities.
Assist with merchandising by staging, stocking, and storing merchandise; ensuring presentation follows established practices and Store Manager direction; and properly using 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 delivering superior customer service.
Model compliance with company procedures and policies in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
Participate in store opening and closing activities.
Ensure company funds are safely deposited in the designated bank.
Support the store’s 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 to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Support the development of staff and recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants to meet store needs.
Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees, fostering cooperation and collaboration.