STORE MANAGER - COALING, AL STORE #10746

Dollar General•Cottondale, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing all store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role ensures the store is properly staffed, effectively opened and closed, and operated in accordance with Company policies and procedures. The Store Manager opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week. The position oversees employee recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, and retention; monitors store performance and inventory; maintains merchandise presentation and financial controls; and provides customer service leadership. It also maintains a clean, organized, safe, and secure store, ensures employees follow company expectations, and completes required paperwork and documentation. 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 exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers. The role may involve climbing a step ladder to six feet and regularly driving a personal vehicle to meetings, other stores, and to make deposits. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise.

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 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.
Ability to regularly drive a personal vehicle to meetings, other stores, and to make deposits.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional ladder climbing up to six feet.

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; ensure adequate store staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling, and take corrective action up to termination.
Make recommendations regarding 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 adequately staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; open at least twice weekly and close at least twice weekly.
Evaluate operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage using defined Company processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, including proper fixture use, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide customer service leadership.
Maintain a clean, well-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.