Store Manager Candidate In Troy Mo

Dollar General•Troy, MO

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 candidate helps lead customer service and store operations, supports recruiting and staff development, assists with merchandising and inventory, and helps maintain the store’s financial integrity, security, cleanliness, and safety. The candidate may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence and must complete required paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines. The role is performed in a fast-paced environment with a moderate noise level and occasional exposure to outside weather conditions. It involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment, as well as lifting and occasional ladder climbing. Some travel is required, with limited overnight stays.

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, 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.
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 manage situations where limited standardization exists.
Ability to align motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values.
Ability to support ownership by recognizing and developing the potential of others.
Ability to interact tactfully and directly with employees and maintain an open forum for exchange.
Responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.
Ability to apply basic retail principles, including ordering cycles, peak inventories, and merchandise flow.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to handle merchandise and equipment, including handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers and carts, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb a ladder occasionally.
Occasional driving or providing own transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.
Some travel, with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting and staffing activities.
Assist with merchandising by staging, stocking, and storing merchandise; ensuring proper presentation; and using fixtures, signs, and pricing correctly.
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 safely at the designated bank.
Support 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.
Develop staff continuously and recruit, hire, and train qualified applicants.
Ensure store compliance with federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Act as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees, and foster cooperation and collaboration.