STORE MANAGER - CALIFORNIA - LITTLEROCK, CA STORE #13696

Dollar General•Littlerock, CA

5d•$34 - $36•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 hiring, training, performance management, staffing, store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash controls, safety, customer service, and required documentation. The manager opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week. The position operates in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise. Work includes frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; occasional lifting, climbing, driving, and exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and freezer cold. The manager regularly drives their own vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and deposits. Dollar General describes its mission as Serving Others and offers benefit programs for employees and their families, subject to eligibility and waiting periods. This position may be eligible for short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance.

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 varied situations where limited standardization exists.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 55 pounds.
Ability to climb a ladder to heights of six feet.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent strongly 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 appropriate store staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events promoting 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, sales and profitability issues, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on BSR and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise using Company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper fixture use, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide leadership for superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, 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.