STORE MANAGER - EFFINGHAM, IL STORE #836

Dollar General • Effingham, IL

21d • $56,570 - $59,400 • Onsite

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 store operations, employee performance and development, inventory, merchandising, customer service, cash controls, safety, and required documentation. The manager ensures the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day, personally opening and closing at least twice per week. The position requires regular driving in the employee’s own vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and bank deposits.

The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with a moderate noise level. It involves frequent walking or standing and bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling store equipment and merchandise; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and freezer temperatures. Occasional climbing on a step ladder up to six feet is required.

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 to 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.

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 accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and take disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and company policies.
• Ensure the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
• Review operating statements for business trends, sales and profitability, expenses, potential shrink, and errors.
• Place orders and review stock replenishment, seasonal direction, inventory management, and cycle counts weekly.
• Oversee staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company processes.
• Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage follow established practices.
• Maintain accurate inventory through control of 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 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Vacation
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Potential eligibility for short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED