STORE MANAGER - VALLEY, AL STORE #13949

Dollar General•Valley, AL

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 employee recruitment, selection, training, performance management, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The manager ensures the store is properly staffed, opened and closed, and operated in a way that supports sales, inventory accuracy, customer service, safety, security, and financial integrity. The position also monitors operating results and inventory, manages merchandise presentation and replenishment, maintains store standards, ensures required tools and documentation are in place, and follows company procedures. The work includes frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling store equipment and merchandise; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional exposure to weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer temperatures. The role requires regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

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.
Ability to perform 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 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 preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure adequate staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide appropriate solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
Make recommendations regarding employee 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, opening at least twice and closing at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Place orders to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including appropriate use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory through control of 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 store and a safe, secure work 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.