Store Manager In Dayton Oh
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 ensures the store is appropriately staffed, opened and closed each day, and operated in accordance with company policies, procedures, and labor laws. The manager personally opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week. The position oversees employee recruitment, selection, retention, training, performance evaluation, development, counseling, and—when needed—termination. It also includes reviewing operating results and business trends, managing ordering and inventory, overseeing merchandise presentation and financial controls, providing customer-service leadership, maintaining a clean and safe store, and completing required paperwork and documentation. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with a moderate noise level and occasional exposure to outside weather. The manager regularly drives or provides their own transportation for bank deposits and may travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
- One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
- 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 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.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
- Ability to walk and stand frequently; bend, stoop, and kneel frequently; and lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to climb a ladder occasionally.
- Ability to regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasionally travel to meetings or other stores.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish ability may be preferred at certain store locations.
- One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
- Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice weekly and close at least twice weekly.
- Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling, and make recommendations regarding employee pay and advancement, up to and including termination.
- Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
- Review operating statements and identify trends in sales, profitability, inventory turn, expenses, potential shrink, and errors.
- Manage ordering and inventory to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly, and follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
- Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, and presentation according to company processes and standards, including 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 customer-service leadership and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.
- 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 own transportation for bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
