STORE MANAGER - LONG BEACH, MS STORE #10687

Dollar General • Long Beach, MS

19d • 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 employee recruitment, training, performance, and compliance; store operations and inventory; customer service; financial controls; and a safe, organized shopping and working environment. The manager also ensures required store coverage, completes documentation on schedule, and follows company policies and procedures.

Working conditions include frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling store equipment and merchandise; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional climbing on a step ladder up to six feet. The role involves a fast-paced environment with moderate noise, occasional exposure to outside weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and freezer cold. Regular use of a personal vehicle is required to attend meetings, visit other Dollar General stores, and make deposits.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform 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 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 compliance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure the store is properly staffed.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and recommend termination when appropriate.
• Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
• Ensure the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively 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.
• Manage ordering and 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, pricing, and signage follow established practices.
• 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 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.
• Drive a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits.

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
• Possible 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