STORE MANAGER IN HOLDEN, MO

Dollar General•Holden, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager to oversee all store operations and employees. This role involves managing inventory, customer service, staffing, and ensuring the store operates efficiently and profitably. The Store Manager is responsible for upholding company policies, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and driving sales through effective management and customer engagement. This position offers a career path within a company that values its employees and their unique contributions.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, including 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.
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 (deposits, store keys, SAFE program, etc.).
Good organization skills with attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Frequent walking and standing.
Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as hand-held scanner, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Occasional climbing (using ladder).
Regularly driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally to attend management meetings and to other Dollar General stores.

Nice To Haves

Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

Manage all employees in the planning and implementation of store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support.
Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees, ensuring the store is properly staffed according to labor laws and company policies.
Provide training for employees, conduct performance evaluations, and address performance gaps through counseling or termination if necessary.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations regularly, and coordinate meetings to promote safety, security, and policy adherence.
Ensure the store is adequately staffed and effectively opened and closed daily, personally opening and closing the store a minimum of two times per week each.
Evaluate operating statements to identify business trends, expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage inventory by ordering to meet or exceed in-stock targets, reviewing ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management issues weekly, and following up on stock replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise following company work processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, utilizing fixtures properly with correct presentation, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Ensure the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control, adherence to security practices, and cash control procedures.
Provide superior customer service leadership.
Maintain a clean, well-organized store, facilitating a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
Ensure the store is equipped with the necessary tools to perform required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications, ensuring employee compliance.
Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Regularly drive/provide own transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings and visit other Dollar General stores.