STORE MANAGER - NELLYSFORD, VA STORE #17675

Dollar General • Nellysford, VA

6d • $48,990 - $51,440

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees hiring, training, performance management, staffing, store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash controls, customer service, safety, and required documentation. The manager opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week.

The position involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling store merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasionally climbing a step ladder up to six feet. The work is fast-paced with moderate noise, occasional outdoor weather exposure, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers. Regular driving of a personal vehicle is required to attend meetings, visit other Dollar General stores, and make deposits.

Dollar General describes its mission as Serving Others and offers benefit programs for employees and their families. Available programs include health insurance options, supplemental programs, a 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave where required by law, vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and potentially short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including percentages.
• Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
• Ability to perform cash-register functions and 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 and store keys.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, ensuring appropriate store staffing.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
• Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
• Regularly communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
• Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice and close at least twice per week.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Manage ordering and in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
• Facilitate efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company 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.
• Protect the store's financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
• Provide leadership for superior customer service.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized store and a safe, secure working and shopping 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Vacation
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Potential short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED