STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - MONTGOMERY AL

Dollar General•Montgomery, AL

23h•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 employee recruitment, selection, retention, training, performance evaluation, and compliance with labor laws and company policies. The manager helps maintain sales and profitability, inventory accuracy, merchandise presentation, customer service, cash control, security, and a clean and safe store environment. The position also requires personally opening the store at least twice weekly and personally closing it at least twice weekly.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 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 varied situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent merchandise and equipment handling; frequent lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing.
Must regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasionally for meetings and visits to other stores.

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, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure appropriate store staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide 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.
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.
Evaluate operating statements to identify business trends, expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly; follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, and presentation according to company processes and practices, including appropriate fixture use, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Maintain financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Provide leadership for superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store environment for employees and customers.
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 using personal transportation; occasionally drive to management meetings and other Dollar General stores.