STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - MADISON SD

Dollar General•Madison, SD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, and staffing. The role oversees daily store operations, employee development, customer service, inventory, merchandising, cash and facility controls, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager is expected to personally open the store at least twice per week and personally close it at least twice per week, and to regularly drive their own transportation for bank deposits and occasional meetings or 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, 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.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
Aligns motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values; supports ownership by developing others; acts as a liaison between corporate and store employees; fosters cooperation; communicates tactfully and directly; responds sensitively to customer needs; applies basic retail principles; continually develops staff; recruits, hires, and trains qualified applicants; and ensures compliance with labor laws and company policies.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent handling of merchandise and equipment; frequent proper lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.
Bilingual Spanish ability may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, evaluate, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement, communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events that support safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure appropriate staffing and effective opening and closing of the store; personally open at least two times per week and close at least two times per week.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, 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 Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company work 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 in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store for employees and customers.
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.
Regularly drive personal transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or travel to other Dollar General stores.