STORE MANAGER - ABBOTSFORD, WI STORE #6440

Dollar General•Abbotsford, WI

11d•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 manager ensures the store is properly staffed, opened and closed, and operated in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role also oversees employee development, inventory and merchandise presentation, financial controls, customer service, store cleanliness and safety, and required documentation. The position involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional step-ladder use up to six feet. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise, occasional outdoor weather exposure, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers. Regular use of a personal vehicle is required for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 operate cash registers 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 compliance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure appropriate store staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and address issues up to and including termination.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day; personally open the store at least twice weekly and close it at least twice weekly.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability concerns, 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 efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise in accordance with company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper fixture use, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory through control of 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 leadership in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe, secure environment for employees and customers.
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.