STORE MANAGER - WATERVILLE, ME STORE #19146

Dollar General • Waterville, IA

7d • $60,930 - $63,980 • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing all employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees staffing, hiring, training, performance management, store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash controls, customer service, safety, and required documentation. The manager opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week.

The position requires frequent walking or standing and bending, stooping, and kneeling. It involves handling retail equipment and merchandise, lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds, and may include exposure to weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer cold. The role also includes occasional ladder use up to six feet and regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle to meetings, other stores, and bank deposits.

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 control.
• Ability to perform cash register functions to generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices, including deposits and store keys.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide solutions or counseling up to and including termination.
• Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
• Regularly communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events concerning safety, security, and policies.
• Ensure the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively; open at least twice weekly and close at least twice weekly.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability opportunities, expense controls, potential shrink, and errors.
• Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly; follow up on BSR and cycle counts.
• Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
• Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
• Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
• Protect the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
• Provide leadership for superior customer service.
• Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe, secure working and shopping environment.
• Ensure the store has the tools needed to perform required tasks.
• Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
• Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Vacation
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Possible short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED