STORE MANAGER - CAHOKIA, IL STORE #1074

Dollar General • Cahokia, IL

10h • $58,020 - $60,920 • 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 oversees hiring, training, performance management, staffing, store opening and closing, inventory, merchandise presentation, cash controls, customer service, safety, and completion of required documentation. This role requires opening the store at least twice per week and closing it at least twice per week, as well as regular driving in a personal vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and deposits.

The position works in a fast-paced environment with a moderate noise level. Work may involve frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling merchandise and equipment, and lifting up to 40 pounds (occasionally up to 55 pounds). There may be occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers, as well as occasional ladder climbing up to six feet.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 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, including deposits and store keys.
• Good organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with 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, and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and recommend termination when appropriate.
• 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 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 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 issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
• Manage efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise using Company 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.
• 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