Store Manager In Junction City Ks

Dollar General•Junction City, KS

16h

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 leads store operations, employee development, customer service, inventory management, financial controls, safety, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The manager helps ensure the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed each day, personally opening and closing the store at least twice per week. The role also evaluates operating statements, manages ordering and inventory, maintains merchandise presentation and store organization, and ensures accurate cash handling and adherence to security practices. The manager completes required paperwork and documentation and ensures employees have the tools and training needed to perform their work. This position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It includes frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds, occasional ladder climbing, and regular driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional meetings or visits to other 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 basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit-control procedures.
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.
Strong 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, kneel, handle merchandise and equipment, and lift up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting up to 55 pounds and ladder climbing are required.
Regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional meetings or store visits.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Ensure appropriate store staffing and effectively open and close the store each day; personally open and close at least twice per week.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and recommend pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, pricing, and signage according to company processes and 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 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.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.