Store Manager In Princeton Ks

Dollar General•Princeton, KS

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees employee recruitment, selection, retention, training, evaluation, and development, while ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies. The Store Manager also leads customer service, inventory management, merchandising, cash control, store security, and daily operations, including personally opening and closing the store at least twice per week. The position requires maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and adequately equipped store; completing paperwork on time; and coordinating communication and meetings related to performance, safety, security, and company policies. Regular driving using personal transportation is required for bank deposits and occasional management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.

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 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 organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly drive and provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related meetings or store visits.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees; conduct performance evaluations and address performance gaps, including counseling or termination when appropriate.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement, communicate expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure appropriate staffing and effective daily store opening and closing; 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.
Manage ordering and inventory, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes; ensure merchandise presentation, pricing, and signage meet established 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.
Lead superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure working and shopping environment.
Ensure the store has the tools needed for required tasks and that employees comply with company policies and procedures.
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.