STORE MANAGER - SHUQUALAK, MS STORE #20556

Dollar General•Shuqualak, MS

12h•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 oversees store operations, employee performance, inventory, customer service, financial controls, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager ensures the store is appropriately staffed, opens and closes the store, and completes required paperwork and documentation. The position involves frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling store equipment and merchandise, lifting, occasional ladder use and exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer temperatures. Regular driving of a personal vehicle is required for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to perform 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 and store keys.
Good organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
Valid driver’s license.
Frequent walking or standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to handle merchandise and equipment, including handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats, and rolltainers.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 55 pounds.
Ability to climb a step ladder to heights of up to six feet.
Regularly drive a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other Dollar General stores, and deposits.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure adequate staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling, and make recommendations regarding termination when appropriate.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events focused on safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is properly opened and closed each day, including opening at least twice and closing at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, address inventory-management issues, and follow up on BSR and cycle counts.
Ensure merchandise is staged, stocked, and stored according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage follow established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory through controls for damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facilities.
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, safe, and secure store 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.