Store Manager In Prescott Ar

Dollar General•Prescott, AZ

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, merchandise presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role ensures that the store is properly staffed, operates effectively, maintains inventory and financial controls, provides superior customer service, and complies with company policies and procedures. The Store Manager recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and develops employees; communicates performance, conduct, and safety expectations; and addresses performance issues, including counseling or termination when appropriate. The manager also analyzes operating statements, controls expenses and shrink, oversees ordering and inventory processes, maintains merchandise presentation and store conditions, and ensures completion of required paperwork. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It also requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds, occasional ladder climbing, and regular driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores. 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 procedures, 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 and 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.
Strong 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, kneel, and handle merchandise and equipment.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing is required.
Regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasionally for management meetings and visits to other stores.

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 retail management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure appropriate store staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and make recommendations regarding pay 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 it at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability concerns, 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 replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, and presentation according to company work processes and established practices, including pricing and signage.
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.
Lead superior customer service and 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.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.