STORE MANAGER - SOUTH DAYTON, NY STORE #18458

Dollar General • Town of Dayton, NY

13d • $63,920 - $67,120 • 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 each day, and operated in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

The Store Manager oversees employee recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, and retention; manages store operations and inventory; evaluates business performance and expense controls; and maintains financial integrity, safety, security, cleanliness, and customer service standards. The position requires regular driving in a personal vehicle to attend meetings, visit other Dollar General stores, and make deposits.

The role involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling store equipment and merchandise; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional exposure to outside weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and freezer cold. The work environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, and may require occasional ladder use up to six feet.

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, 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 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; ensure the store is properly staffed.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and take disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
• Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
• Review operating statements to identify sales, profitability, inventory-turn, expense-control, shrink, and error trends.
• Manage ordering and inventory processes to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on BSR and cycle counts.
• Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage in accordance with Company processes.
• Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage follow established practices.
• Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
• Protect store 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 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Vacation
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Possible short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance

What This Job Offers

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