Store Manager Walker La

Dollar General•Walker, LA

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 hiring, training, performance, and compliance, as well as store operations, inventory, cash controls, customer service, safety, and documentation. The Store Manager personally opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week. Regular driving using personal transportation is required for bank deposits and may be needed to attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores. The position requires the ability to read and interpret procedures and safety materials, perform basic mathematical calculations, use cash registers to generate reports, and apply knowledge of cash handling, inventory, merchandising, recruiting, and store safety and security practices. A high school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred, as is one year of retail management experience. Certain locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers. The work is performed in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise. It involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment; regular lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing; and occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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, 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 organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
Regularly drive and provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment; regular lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure adequate staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling, and recommend pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events promoting safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively; personally open it at least twice and close it 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 staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including appropriate use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
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 for superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store environment 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 to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.