STORE MANAGER IN YOUNGSTOWN, OH

Dollar General • Youngstown, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager to oversee all store operations and employees. The company's mission is 'Serving Others,' and they value the unique strengths and perspectives of each employee. Dollar General has been providing value to shoppers for over 80 years by offering essential products at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. This role offers a career path within a company that values its employees and provides a wide range of opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures, including 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.
• 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 (deposits, store keys, SAFE program, etc.).
• Good organization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.
• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

• Manage all employees in the effective planning and implementation of store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support.
• Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees according to labor laws and company policies, ensuring the store is properly staffed.
• Provide training for employees, conduct performance evaluations, and identify areas for improvement or counseling, up to and including termination.
• Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations regularly, and coordinate meetings and events to promote safety, security, and policy adherence.
• Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and effectively opened and closed daily, personally opening the store a minimum of two times per week and closing it a minimum of two times per week.
• Evaluate operating statements to 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 issues weekly, and follow up on stock replenishment and cycle counts.
• Facilitate efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise by following company work processes.
• Ensure all merchandise is presented according to established practices, utilizing fixtures properly, including presentation, product pricing, and signage.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
• Ensure the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to security practices and cash control procedures.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized store, facilitating a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
• Ensure the store is adequately equipped with necessary tools.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual and Employee Handbook, ensuring employee compliance.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Benefits

• Value each and every one of our employees
• Wide range of career opportunities
• Career opportunities in Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or Private Fleet Team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED