Store Manager In Las Cruces Nm

Dollar General•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees staffing, employee training and performance, store operations, inventory and merchandising, financial controls, customer service, safety, security, and required documentation. The manager also opens and closes the store personally at least twice per week for each duty and may drive to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, or visit 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, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to use 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.
Organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
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, and make recommendations regarding pay and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; personally open and close the store at least twice per week for each duty.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, inventory, and replenishment to meet in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly, and follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes; ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage meet established practices.
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 customer-service leadership and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.
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.
Drive to make bank deposits and, occasionally, to attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.