STORE MANAGER - DILLON, SC STORE #10101

Dollar General•Dillon, SC

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees hiring, training, performance management, scheduling, store operations, inventory, merchandising, customer service, cash controls, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager ensures the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively, personally opening at least twice per week and closing at least twice per week. The role also evaluates operating results, manages inventory and expenses, maintains merchandise presentation and store condition, and completes required paperwork and documentation. The position involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing to six feet; and regular driving of a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and freezer cold.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform 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 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.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Regularly communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed effectively; open the store at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
Evaluate operating statements for business trends, sales, profitability, inventory turn, 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 Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise using defined company 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, well-organized store and a safe and 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.