STORE MANAGER - ALTON, TX STORE #15248

Dollar General•Alton, TX

16h

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 properly staffed, operations and merchandise are managed according to company practices, and employees follow company policies and procedures. The manager oversees recruiting, hiring, training, performance evaluation, employee communication, and staffing decisions. They monitor operating statements and inventory, manage cash and security controls, maintain store presentation and cleanliness, and provide customer service leadership. The position also requires opening and closing the store regularly, completing required documentation, and traveling by personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other Dollar General stores, and deposits. Work takes place in a fast-paced retail environment with moderate noise. The role involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; some lifting and handling of merchandise and equipment; and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer cold.

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 procedures.
Ability to perform 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 and store keys.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure adequate store staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and manage discipline up to and including termination.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Regularly communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events focused on safety, security, and company policies.
Ensure the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage follow 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.
Provide customer service leadership.
Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe, secure working and shopping environment.
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 a personal vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and to make deposits.