STORE MANAGER in BRIDGEPORT-NE

Dollar General•Bridgeport, NE

16h•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 role oversees store operations, employee development and compliance, inventory and merchandising, customer service, safety, security, and financial controls. The manager also ensures the store is properly staffed, equipped, clean, organized, and opened and closed each day, and completes required paperwork and documentation according to company guidelines and deadlines. The manager personally opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week. The position includes regularly driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores. Work takes place in a fast-paced environment with a moderate noise level and occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including 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-control policies and practices, 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 travel to meetings and other stores.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel.
Ability to frequently handle merchandise and equipment, including hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds using proper lifting practices.
Ability to climb occasionally using a ladder.
Alignment with Dollar General values; supports the development of others; acts as a liaison between corporate and store employees; fosters cooperation; communicates tactfully and directly; responds sensitively to customer needs; applies basic retail principles; continuously develops staff; and ensures compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.
One year of retail management experience is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure the store is properly staffed.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement, up to and including termination.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events to promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open it at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory-management issues 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 presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Maintain the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Lead the delivery of superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, well-organized store and a safe, secure environment for employees and customers.
Ensure the store has the tools necessary to perform required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.