STORE MANAGER - LINTON, IN STORE #12187

Dollar General•Linton, IN

13d

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 ensures the store is properly staffed, opened and closed, and operated in accordance with company procedures, policies, and deadlines. The manager oversees employee recruiting, training, performance, and compliance; monitors store operations and financial controls; manages inventory and merchandising; and provides customer-service leadership. The position also maintains a clean, organized, safe, and adequately equipped store. Working conditions include frequent walking or standing and bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer cold. The role may involve climbing a step ladder up to six feet and regularly driving a personal vehicle to meetings, other stores, and make deposits.

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, cashier accountability, and deposit-control procedures.
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 organizational 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, ensuring appropriate staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and take action up to and including termination.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Regularly 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; personally open and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly; and follow up on BSR and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper fixture use, product 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 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.