STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - UTICA MS

Dollar General•Utica, MS

23h•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 employee recruitment, selection, training, performance, and compliance, and helps ensure the store is properly staffed, opened, and closed. The manager personally opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week. The position monitors operating results and store controls; manages ordering, replenishment, inventory, merchandise presentation, cash handling, and security; and leads customer service. The Store Manager also maintains a clean, safe, and organized store, ensures employees follow company policies and procedures, and completes required documentation on time. This role is for a store location in Utica, Mississippi, and is limited to applicants age 21 and older.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
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 IBM cash register functions to generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills and 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.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Ability to walk and stand frequently; bend, stoop, and kneel frequently; handle merchandise and equipment frequently; lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; and climb a ladder occasionally.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

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, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance or conduct gaps, provide counseling, and make recommendations about employee pay and advancement, up to and including termination as appropriate.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed effectively; personally open it at least twice weekly and close it at least twice weekly.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, in-stock targets, seasonal direction, inventory issues, Basic Stock Replenishment, and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, pricing, and signage according to company practices.
Maintain accurate inventory through controls for damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facilities.
Protect the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Lead superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure shopping and working 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 own transportation for bank deposits and occasionally for management meetings and visits to other Dollar General stores.