STORE MANAGER - NEILLSVILLE, WI STORE #16447

Dollar General•Neillsville, WI

6d•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, merchandise is available and presented according to company practices, inventory and cash controls are maintained, and employees follow company policies and procedures. The Store Manager leads employee recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, and retention; communicates performance, conduct, and safety expectations; and provides customer service leadership. The manager evaluates operating statements and business trends, controls expenses and shrink, completes required paperwork, and maintains a clean, organized, safe, and secure store. Regular opening and closing duties are required, as is driving a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling, 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 organization 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.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, evaluate, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and company policies.
Ensure adequate staffing and effective daily store opening and closing; open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and identify trends in sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly, and follow up on BSR and cycle counts.
Facilitate 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.
Protect the store's financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide customer service leadership.
Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe, secure environment for employees and customers.
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.