STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - CLARKSDALE MS

Dollar General•Clarksdale, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing employees and planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, and staffing. The role oversees employee recruitment, selection, retention, training, performance, and compliance with labor laws and company policies. The manager also monitors store operations, inventory, sales, expenses, cash handling, security, customer service, and store cleanliness. The position requires personally opening the store at least twice per week and personally closing it at least twice per week. The manager regularly reviews operating statements and inventory plans, ensures merchandise is stocked and presented according to company practices, maintains accurate inventory and financial controls, and completes required paperwork. The role also supports a safe and secure working and shopping environment and ensures the store has the tools needed for required tasks. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather. Physical duties include frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling merchandise and equipment, and lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally. Occasional ladder climbing and regular driving using personal transportation for bank deposits are also required.

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 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, including deposits, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Ability to regularly drive or provide personal transportation for work-related duties.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds; ability to perform the described physical duties.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure appropriate staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and recommend termination when appropriate.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, inventory turn, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Maintain 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.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.