Store Manager In San Marcos Tx

Dollar General•San Marcos, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, merchandise presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role ensures the store is properly staffed, opened and closed, compliant with company policies and applicable labor laws, and operated with strong customer service, safety, security, inventory, and financial controls. The manager recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, develops, and, when necessary, counsels or terminates employees. They oversee ordering and inventory practices, merchandise flow and presentation, cash handling, store condition, required documentation, and the availability of tools needed for store tasks. The manager also reviews operating results to identify sales and profitability trends, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors, and communicates expectations to employees. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires regular driving in the employee’s own transportation for bank deposits and occasional travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outside 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, 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 organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional business travel.
Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, retain, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Staff the store appropriately and ensure it is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice and close at least twice per week.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling, and make recommendations regarding employee pay and advancement; terminate employees when appropriate.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as 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, and ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage 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 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 occasional management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.