Store Manager In Zachary La

Dollar General•Zachary, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing all employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role ensures that the store is appropriately staffed, properly opened and closed, compliant with company policies and labor laws, and operated to meet customer-service, inventory, financial-control, safety, and merchandising expectations. The manager also supports employee development and serves as a liaison between the corporate office and store employees. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires regularly driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, and occasionally for management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

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 procedures, 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.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment; frequent 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.
Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, and retain qualified employees; ensure the store is properly staffed and compliant with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and make recommendations concerning pay rates and advancement, up to and including termination.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day, personally opening at least twice per week and personally closing at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and business trends, including sales, profitability, turnover, expense control, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, address inventory-management issues, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Coordinate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes; ensure merchandise presentation, pricing, signage, and fixture use meet established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory 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 for superior customer service and respond to customer needs.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store for employees and customers; ensure the store has the tools needed to perform required tasks.
Enforce 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.