Store Manager Central Falls Ri

Dollar General•Central Falls, RI

22d•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 manager oversees recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, employee development, and compliance with labor laws and company policies. The role also manages store operations, inventory, merchandising, customer service, financial controls, safety, security, and required documentation. The Store Manager helps maintain a clean, organized, adequately equipped store and a safe working and shopping environment. The position requires regular opening and closing duties, including personally opening the store at least twice a week and personally closing it at least twice a week. The manager regularly drives to make bank deposits and may occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including 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 varied situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Ability to frequently walk and stand, bend, stoop, and kneel; handle merchandise and equipment; and properly lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasionally travel to management meetings or other stores.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure the store is properly staffed.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling or other solutions, and recommend employee pay rates and advancement; take disciplinary action up to and including termination as appropriate.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events concerning safety, security, and company policies.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day, personally opening at least twice per week and personally closing at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as 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 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 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, organized store and a safe, secure working and shopping environment; ensure the store has the tools needed for required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to company guidelines and deadlines.
Drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores.