Store Manager In Danville Il

Dollar General • Danville, CA

10h

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees store operations, employee development, inventory and merchandise presentation, cash and facility controls, customer service, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

The manager ensures the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day, personally opening it at least twice per week and personally closing it at least twice per week. The role also evaluates operating statements and business trends, manages ordering and inventory processes, and maintains accurate records and paperwork. The position requires regular driving using personal transportation for bank deposits and 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 outdoor weather. It involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment; frequent lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 55 pounds; and occasional ladder climbing. Dollar General offers benefit programs subject to eligibility and waiting-period requirements, and the position may be eligible for short-term incentives based on individual and/or company performance.

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 procedures.
• Ability to perform IBM 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, store keys, and the SAFE program.
• Organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
• Meet the physical requirements of frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling merchandise and equipment, lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, and occasional ladder climbing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations, address performance or conduct gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and make recommendations on pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and effective daily store opening and closing; personally open the store at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
• Evaluate operating statements and business trends, including sales, profitability, inventory turn, expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Manage ordering and inventory, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
• Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise using company work processes.
• Ensure merchandise presentation follows 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 leadership for superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.
• Ensure the store has the tools necessary to perform required tasks.
• Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
• Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
• Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional management meetings and visits to other Dollar General stores.

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
• Additional benefit programs for employees and their families
• Potential eligibility for 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