Store Manager In Lexington Tn

Dollar General•Lexington, TN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing all employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees store operations, employee development, inventory and merchandise presentation, customer service, safety, security, cash controls, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager ensures the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively, personally opening and closing at least twice per week. The role also evaluates operating statements, manages ordering and inventory practices, maintains accurate inventory and financial controls, and provides leadership for a clean, safe, well-organized store. Regular driving using personal transportation is required for bank deposits and occasional meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations including arithmetic and percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to perform IBM cash register functions and generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills and 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.
Organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regular access to own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Ability to walk and stand frequently; bend, stoop, and kneel frequently; handle merchandise and equipment frequently; lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; and climb a ladder occasionally.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, and retain qualified employees in compliance with labor laws and company policies.
Ensure appropriate store staffing; conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps, counsel employees, and recommend pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is opened and closed each day, personally opening at least twice per week and closing at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability issues, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory to meet in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, inventory issues, and replenishment or cycle counts weekly.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, pricing, and signage in accordance with company 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 working and shopping environment, with appropriate tools available to employees.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Drive using personal transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.