Store Manager - Raymore, Mo Store #4888

Dollar General•Raymore, MO

22d•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, staffing, and support. The role oversees employee recruitment, training, performance, and compliance; store operations and inventory; customer service; financial controls; and a safe, organized shopping and working environment. The manager opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week, and regularly drives their own vehicle to meetings, other stores, and to make deposits. The position involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional ladder use. The work is fast-paced, with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to perform cash register functions and 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.
Good organization 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 compliance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure appropriate store staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide solutions or counseling up to and including termination.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Regularly communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Evaluate operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage using company work processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, including proper fixture use, 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 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.
Drive a personal vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and to make deposits.