STORE MANAGER - JARRETTSVILLE, MD STORE #15595

Dollar General • Jarrettsville, MD

8d • $56,570 - $59,400

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees hiring, training, performance management, scheduling and staffing, store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash and security controls, customer service, and compliance with company procedures. The manager ensures the store is properly opened and closed, including personally opening at least twice per week and closing at least twice per week.

The position involves frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling store merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional ladder climbing up to six feet. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers. Regular use of a personal vehicle is required to attend meetings, visit other stores, and make deposits.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 procedures.
• 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.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to regularly drive a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasionally climbing a step ladder up to six feet.

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 adequate staffing.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and take appropriate corrective action, including counseling or termination when necessary.
• Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and company policies.
• Ensure the store is properly staffed and 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 issues, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Manage ordering and inventory processes, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, and follow up on 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.
• Maintain 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, organized store and a 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Vacation
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Potential eligibility for short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed