Store Manager In Milledgeville Ga

Dollar General•Milledgeville, GA

20h

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 oversees hiring, training, performance management, staffing, store operations, inventory, merchandising, financial controls, customer service, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager also ensures required documentation is completed accurately and on time.

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.
Ability to perform IBM 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, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
Ability to walk and stand frequently; bend, stoop, kneel, handle merchandise and equipment, and lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb a ladder occasionally.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional travel to meetings or other stores.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure the store is properly staffed.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling or solutions, and recommend pay rates and advancement.
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 opening at least twice per week and closing at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, address inventory issues, and follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise using company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, pricing, signage, and use of fixtures follow established practices.
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.
Lead superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.
Ensure the store has the tools needed to perform required tasks.
Follow company procedures and communications and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Make bank deposits and occasionally travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores.