Store Manager - Huntsville, Tx Store #20269

Dollar General•Huntsville, TX

22d•Onsite

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 role oversees employee recruitment, selection, training, performance, and compliance with company policies and labor laws; ensures the store is properly staffed and opened and closed effectively; and monitors operating statements, inventory, expenses, and business trends. The Store Manager maintains merchandise presentation and inventory accuracy, ensures financial integrity through cashier accountability and cash-control practices, provides customer-service leadership, and maintains a clean and safe store. The position also ensures employees have the tools needed to perform their work and completes required paperwork according to company guidelines and deadlines. Working conditions include frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; some handling of merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; a fast-paced, moderately noisy environment; and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers. The role may involve climbing a step ladder up to six feet and regularly driving a personal vehicle to meetings, other stores, and deposit locations.

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 addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to perform 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 and store keys.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

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, provide solutions or counseling, and handle disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Make recommendations about 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 properly staffed and effectively opened and closed each day; open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify sales, profitability, inventory-turn trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory-management issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, including proper use of 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 customer-service leadership.
Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
Ensure the store has the tools necessary to perform required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.