STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - MADISON AL

Dollar General•Madison, AL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees hiring, training, employee performance, store operations, inventory, merchandise presentation, cash and security controls, customer service, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The position requires regularly opening and closing the store, including personally opening at least twice per week and closing at least twice per week. The posting specifies that applicants must be 21 or older and identifies the location as Madison, Alabama.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to use 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 organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle 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 lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb occasionally using a ladder.
Regularly drive and provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills may be preferred at certain store locations.
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 the store is properly staffed.
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 related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements for business trends, 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 merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, with proper fixtures, 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 superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store for employees and customers.
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.
Make bank deposits using personal transportation and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.