Store Manager In Live Oak Fl

Dollar General•Live Oak, FL

1d•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 manager ensures the store is properly staffed, opened and closed each day, and operated in compliance with company policies and procedures. The role includes personally opening the store at least twice per week and personally closing it at least twice per week. The manager oversees employee recruitment, selection, retention, training, performance evaluations, development, and compliance with labor laws and company policies. They monitor business performance, inventory, merchandise presentation, cash controls, safety, and customer service; maintain accurate documentation; and ensure the store is clean, organized, adequately equipped, and safe for employees and customers. The work takes place in a fast-paced retail environment with moderate noise. It involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling, and lifting. The manager regularly drives or provides their own transportation for bank deposits and may travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to perform IBM 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 controls, including deposits, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Ability to regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment; occasional ladder climbing.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; keep the store appropriately staffed.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify employee performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and make recommendations on pay rates and advancement, up to and including termination when appropriate.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is opened and closed each day; personally open it at least twice per week and personally close it at least twice per week.
Review 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; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including appropriate 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 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.
Make bank deposits and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.