STORE MANAGER - SWANTON, VT STORE #15722

Dollar General • Swanton, VT

1d • $57,830 - $60,720 • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees staffing, employee development and performance, store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash and security controls, customer service, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager must ensure the store is properly opened and closed, including opening at least twice and closing at least twice per week.

The position involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; occasional handling and lifting of merchandise and equipment; and regular driving of a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers.

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 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 adequate staffing.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling, and recommend termination when appropriate.
• Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
• Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; open at least twice 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 replenishment and cycle counts.
• Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
• Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
• Maintain accurate inventory through controls for damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility operations.
• 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, safe, and secure store 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.

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
• Potential 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