Store Manager Newington Ga

Dollar General•Newington, GA

1d•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, training, performance, and compliance; store operations and inventory; customer service; cash and facility controls; and a safe, clean, well-organized shopping and working environment. The manager also handles store opening and closing, required documentation, and communication between the corporate office and store employees.

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 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.
Good 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 retail management experience preferred.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure appropriate staffing.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling up to termination, 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 staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; personally open at least twice per week and close 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 Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including appropriate fixture use, product pricing, and signage.
Maintain inventory accuracy 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 in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store environment and ensure the store has the tools needed for required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Act as a liaison between the corporate office and store employees; foster cooperation and collaboration and address customer needs.