STORE MANAGER in Marion SC

Dollar General•Marion, SC

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 manager ensures the store is appropriately staffed, opened and closed each day, and meets company standards for customer service, merchandise presentation, inventory, safety, security, cash control, and documentation. The role includes personally opening the store at least twice per week and personally closing it at least twice per week. The Store Manager recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and develops employees; communicates performance and safety expectations; and addresses performance gaps, including through counseling or termination when appropriate. The manager reviews operating statements and business trends, controls expenses and shrink, manages inventory and replenishment, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. The position also requires maintaining a clean, organized, and safe store and ensuring employees have the tools needed to perform their work.

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 and 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 organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Ability to frequently walk and stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and handle merchandise and equipment.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder.
Ability to regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Review operating statements and 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 management weekly; follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, and presentation according to company work processes and established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Maintain 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 and equipment necessary for required tasks.
Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures and complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and, occasionally, management meetings and visits to other Dollar General stores.