Store Manager In Leavenworth Ks

Dollar General•Leavenworth, KS

1d•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 oversees store operations, employee performance and development, inventory and merchandise presentation, customer service, safety, security, cash controls, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager ensures the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed each day, personally opening at least twice per week and closing at least twice per week. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling merchandise and equipment, and lifting. Regular driving using personal transportation is required for bank deposits, with occasional travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling, 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 and 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, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent handling of merchandise and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb a ladder occasionally.
Regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasionally for management meetings or visits to other stores.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, evaluate, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; identify performance gaps and provide appropriate counseling or solutions, up to and including termination.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement, and communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations.
Coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure adequate store staffing and effective daily opening and closing; personally open the store at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as 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; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Maintain 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, 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.
Make bank deposits using personal transportation and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.