Store Manager Ardmore Ok

Dollar General•Ardmore, OK

15h

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing 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 operate safely and serve customers. The manager oversees employee recruiting, selection, training, performance evaluations, development, and, when necessary, counseling or termination. The role monitors store performance and operating statements, manages inventory and merchandise presentation, maintains cash and facility controls, provides customer-service leadership, and completes required paperwork and documentation. This is a fast-paced position with a moderate noise level. It involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. The manager regularly drives or provides their own transportation for bank deposits and may occasionally travel 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 procedures.
Ability to perform IBM cash register functions and generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety controls, including deposits, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to solve problems and handle varied situations.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and handle merchandise and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, and occasionally climb using a ladder.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and make recommendations regarding employee pay and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and effectively 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.
Manage ordering, in-stock targets, seasonal direction, inventory issues, replenishment, and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, pricing, and signage according to company practices.
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 customer-service leadership and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.
Ensure the store has the tools needed to perform required tasks.
Enforce company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Make bank deposits and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.