Store Manager In Bloomfield Nm

Dollar General•Bloomfield, NM

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 staffing, employee training and performance, store operations, inventory, merchandising, customer service, safety, security, cash controls, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The manager ensures the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day, personally opening at least twice weekly and closing at least twice weekly. The role evaluates operating statements and business trends, manages ordering and inventory practices, maintains merchandise presentation and store organization, and ensures financial integrity through cashier accountability and security procedures. The position also completes required documentation and paperwork according to company guidelines and deadlines. This position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds, as well as occasional ladder climbing. The manager regularly drives or provides their own transportation for bank deposits and may occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outside 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, 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 organization 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 frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability may be preferred at certain store locations.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of retail management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, counsel employees, and make recommendations regarding pay rates and advancement, up to and including termination.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure adequate staffing and effective daily store opening and closing; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Evaluate operating statements and business trends, including sales, profitability, inventory turn, expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, pricing, signage, and fixture use meet established practices.
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, safe, and secure store and ensure it has the tools needed to perform required tasks.
Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures, labor laws, and company communications.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional management meetings or travel to other Dollar General stores.