Store Manager In Columbia PA

Dollar General•Columbia, PA

10h

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The manager oversees employee recruitment, hiring, training, performance, and compliance; ensures the store is properly staffed and opened and closed; and manages inventory, merchandising, customer service, safety, security, and financial controls. The position also requires completing store paperwork and documentation according to company guidelines and deadlines. The role involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. The manager must frequently lift up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift up to 55 pounds and climb a ladder, and regularly drive or provide their own transportation for bank deposits. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

Requirements

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 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 where limited standardization exists.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure adequate staffing.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling, and make recommendations regarding pay and advancement, up to and including termination.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is opened and closed effectively each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Evaluate operating statements for business trends, sales, profitability, inventory turns, expense controls, 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 replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixture use, pricing, and signage follow established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect the financial integrity of the store through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store environment and 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 own transportation for bank deposits and occasional management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.