STORE MANAGER - BLAIRSVILLE, GA STORE #15342

Dollar General•Notalee Orchards, GA

7h•Onsite

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 ensures the store is properly staffed, merchandise is available and presented appropriately, inventory and cash are controlled, and customers receive superior service. The Store Manager also maintains a clean, organized, safe, and secure store; ensures employee compliance with company policies and procedures; and completes required paperwork and documentation on time. The position includes regularly opening and closing the store, with a minimum of two opens and two closes per week. Work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and can include exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer cold. Physical duties include frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; occasional ladder climbing; handling store equipment and merchandise; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and driving a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and 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 organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional step-ladder climbing to six feet.
Ability to regularly drive a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, and properly staff the store with qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling or solutions, and address issues up to and including termination.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is 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, inventory turn, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company 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.