STORE MANAGER - PYATT, AR STORE #22582

Dollar General•Pyatt, AR

18d•Onsite

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 manager ensures that the store is properly staffed, opened and closed, well-organized, safe, and operated in accordance with Company policies and procedures. The position also oversees employee performance and development, inventory and merchandise presentation, customer service, cash and facility controls, and required documentation. The role requires frequent walking or standing and bending, stooping, and kneeling. It involves handling merchandise and equipment, lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 55 pounds, and occasional climbing on a step ladder to six feet. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise, with occasional exposure to outside weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers. Regular use of a personal vehicle is required for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, including 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 deal with a variety of situations.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing or walking and bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional ladder climbing to six feet.
Regularly drive a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

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 appropriate store staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide solutions or counseling, including termination when appropriate.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Regularly communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events concerning safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; open at least twice per week and close 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 issues weekly; and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to 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 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, well-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.