Store Manager In Columbia Mo

Dollar General•Columbia, MO

19h•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 role ensures the store is properly staffed, opened and closed, compliant with company policies and applicable labor laws, and equipped to provide strong customer service in a safe, organized environment. The manager oversees employee recruiting, selection, training, performance evaluation, development, and, when necessary, counseling or termination. The role also monitors operating statements, sales, profitability, expenses, inventory, merchandise presentation, cash controls, and required paperwork. The Store Manager personally opens the store at least twice per week and personally closes it at least twice per week. The position is based in a fast-paced retail environment with moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather, and frequent physical activity, including walking, standing, bending, handling merchandise, and lifting. The manager regularly drives or provides their own transportation for bank deposits and occasionally travels 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, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to perform IBM 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, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
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.
Ability to frequently handle merchandise and equipment, including hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb occasionally using a ladder.
Ability to regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance 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, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is properly opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and identify 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 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 through control of 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.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.