Store Manager Fremont In

Dollar General•Fremont, CA

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 ensures the store is properly staffed, opened and closed, well organized, adequately equipped, and operated in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable labor laws. The manager oversees hiring, training, employee development, performance evaluations, and staffing decisions; monitors store operating results, inventory, merchandise presentation, expenses, cash controls, safety, and customer service; and completes required paperwork and documentation. 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 meetings and other Dollar General stores.

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.
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.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to regularly drive and provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.
Bilingual Spanish skills may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in compliance with federal and state labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure adequate 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.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, inventory, seasonal direction, Basic Stock Replenishment, and cycle counts to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to 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.
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.
Drive using personal transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.