STORE MANAGER - PROVIDENCE, RI STORE #19286

Dollar General•Providence, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing all store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The Store Manager oversees store operations, employee performance and development, inventory, merchandising, customer service, cash controls, safety, and required documentation. The role includes regularly opening and closing the store, including a minimum of two opens and two closes per week.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including 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 described physical and working-condition demands, including frequent walking or standing and bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling store equipment and merchandise; lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; occasional ladder climbing to six feet; driving a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits; and occasional exposure to outside weather, cleaning solutions, and extreme cold.

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 compliance with labor laws and Company policies, and ensure appropriate staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that reinforce safety, security, and Company policies.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open it at least twice and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify sales, profitability, inventory-turn, expense-control, shrink, and error trends.
Manage ordering and inventory, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Ensure merchandise is efficiently staged, stocked, and stored according to Company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage follow established practices.
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 for superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, 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.