Store Manager Prattville Al

Dollar General•Prattville, AL

10h•Onsite

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, hiring, training, performance management, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The Store Manager also manages store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash controls, customer service, safety, security, and required documentation. The position regularly involves opening and closing the store, handling merchandise, and making bank deposits using personal transportation.

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.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Ability to walk and stand frequently; bend, stoop, and kneel frequently; handle merchandise and equipment; lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; and climb a ladder occasionally.
Regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, and retain qualified employees; ensure appropriate store staffing.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, 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, presentation, pricing, and signage according to company 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.
Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store for employees and customers.
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.