Store Manager - Weston, Mo Store #13822

Dollar General•Weston, MO

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 employee recruitment, training, performance, and compliance; store opening and closing; sales and expense review; inventory and merchandise presentation; cash and facility controls; customer service; and the cleanliness and safety of the store. The manager is also responsible for ensuring the store has the tools needed for its work and that paperwork is completed accurately and on time. The position involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It may require lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds, occasional climbing on a step ladder up to six feet, driving a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits, and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and freezer cold. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 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, 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.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure the store is properly staffed.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide 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 related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Place orders 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 is presented according to established practices, including appropriate use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory through controls for damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facilities.
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.