Store Manager - Opelika, Al Store #1601

Dollar General•Opelika, AL

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, while ensuring the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed each day. The manager also reviews operating results, controls expenses and inventory, maintains merchandising standards and financial integrity, leads customer service, and provides a clean, safe, and secure store environment. The position requires frequent walking or standing and bending, stooping, and kneeling. It involves handling merchandise and equipment, lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds, and occasionally climbing a step ladder to six feet. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise, occasional outdoor weather exposure, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers. Regular use of a personal vehicle is required for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

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, including 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 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 the store is properly staffed.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and take disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day; open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as 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; and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage by following company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, product pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide leadership for superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, well-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.
Drive a personal vehicle regularly to attend meetings, visit other Dollar General stores, and make deposits.