STORE MANAGER - SHREVEPORT, LA STORE #10759

Dollar General•Shreveport, LA

3d•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 the store is properly staffed, opened and closed effectively, and operated in accordance with company policies and procedures. The manager provides employee training and performance oversight, leads customer service, monitors business performance and inventory, and maintains a safe, secure, clean, and well-organized store. The position also requires regular driving in the employee’s own vehicle to attend meetings, visit other Dollar General stores, and make deposits.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
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 preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, ensuring the store is properly staffed.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide appropriate solutions or counseling, and take action up to and including termination.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events to promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is appropriately 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, sales and profitability issues, inventory turn, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory levels 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 for superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe and 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.