Store Manager In New Iberia La

Dollar General•New Iberia, LA

16h•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 store operations, employee training and performance, inventory and merchandise presentation, customer service, financial controls, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager ensures the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively, personally opening at least twice and closing at least twice per week. The manager also maintains a clean, organized, safe, and secure store; ensures employees have the tools needed to perform their tasks; and completes required paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines. The position is based in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise. It involves frequent walking and standing, handling merchandise and equipment, lifting, and occasional ladder use. Regular driving using personal transportation is required for bank deposits, with occasional travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores.

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, cashier accountability, and deposit control procedures.
Ability to perform IBM 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, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Regularly drive and provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, counsel employees, and recommend pay rates and advancement; take disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and 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, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, in-stock targets, seasonal direction, inventory management, Basic Stock Replenishment, and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, including appropriate use of fixtures, 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, safe, and 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.
Drive personal transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.