Store Manager In Savannah Ga

Dollar General•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

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, and operated in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable labor laws. The Store Manager oversees employee recruitment, selection, training, performance, and development; evaluates operating results and inventory; maintains merchandise presentation and accurate inventory; and protects the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security, and cash-control practices. The role also leads customer service, maintains a clean and safe store, ensures employees have necessary tools, and completes required paperwork on time. The work takes place in a fast-paced retail environment with moderate noise. It involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling and lifting, occasional ladder climbing, and regular driving for bank deposits. Occasional travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores is also required.

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 IBM cash register functions and generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills and 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.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to regularly drive and provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related trips.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent merchandise and equipment handling.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, and to climb a ladder occasionally.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, evaluate, and develop employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Identify employee performance gaps and provide appropriate solutions or counseling, up to and including termination; recommend 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 adequately staffed and opened and closed effectively; 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 and inventory, review replenishment and seasonal plans weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, pricing, signage, and fixture use meet established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory through control of damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Lead superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.
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 to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.