STORE MANAGER - WEST CONCORD, MN STORE #23662

Dollar General • West Concord, MN

3d • $52,570 - $55,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing all store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees staffing, training, performance management, store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash controls, customer service, safety, and required documentation. 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 Dollar General 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, with occasional lifting up to 55 pounds; and occasional step-ladder climbing up to six feet. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise, with occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers.

A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of retail management experience are preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. Dollar General offers benefit programs that may include health insurance options, supplemental programs, a 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave where required by law, vacation, and paid maternity and parental leave. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply. This position may also be eligible for short-term incentives based on individual and/or company performance.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures 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.

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 compliance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, counsel employees, and take action up to and including termination.
• Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
• Ensure the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day; personally open it at least twice weekly and close it at least twice weekly.
• Review 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; and follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
• Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company processes.
• Ensure merchandise is presented according to 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 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 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 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