STORE MANAGER - HARVEST, AL STORE #20014

Dollar General•Harvest, AL

13d

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 ensures that the store is properly staffed, merchandise is available and presented according to company practices, inventory and finances are controlled, employees follow policies, and customers receive superior service. The manager recruits, trains, evaluates, and supervises employees; oversees store opening and closing; reviews operating statements and inventory; maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment; and completes required paperwork and documentation. The position involves regular driving in the employee’s own vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and bank 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 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, and ensure appropriate staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and recommend termination when necessary.
Recommend 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 staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; personally open at least twice and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as opportunities to control expenses, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper fixture use, 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 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.