STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - HATTIESBURG MS

Dollar General•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The manager oversees recruitment, training, performance management, staffing, store opening and closing, inventory, merchandise presentation, cash controls, customer service, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The position includes personally opening the store at least twice per week and personally closing it at least twice per week. The manager also maintains accurate paperwork and documentation, ensures the store has the tools needed to complete required tasks, and regularly drives to make bank deposits and occasionally to attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise. The role involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling, and lifting, as well as occasional ladder climbing and exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

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-control procedures.
Ability to perform IBM cash register functions to generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills and 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, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and handle merchandise and equipment.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment.
Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and recommend pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure appropriate staffing and effectively open and close the store each day, personally opening at least twice and closing at least twice per week.
Evaluate operating statements for business trends, sales, profitability, turnover, expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, inventory, weekly ordering plans, seasonal direction, inventory issues, replenishment, and cycle counts.
Ensure merchandise is staged, stocked, stored, and presented according to company processes and practices, including appropriate use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect the financial integrity of the store through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure working and shopping environment.
Ensure the store is equipped with tools needed to perform required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Drive to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.