STORE MANAGER - SAINT PETER, MN STORE #10589

Dollar General • Saint Peter, MN

7d • $52,570 - $55,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing all employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees store operations, employee performance and training, inventory and merchandise presentation, customer service, safety, security, cash controls, and required documentation.

The position requires frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling, and may involve lifting merchandise and equipment. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers, and occasional climbing on a step ladder up to six feet. Regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle is required for meetings, visits to other Dollar General stores, and deposits.

A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of retail management experience are preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.

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 procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Ability to perform 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 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 meet the described physical and working-condition demands, including frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing up to six feet; and regular driving of a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure the store is properly staffed.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
• Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events to encourage safety, security, and compliance with policies.
• Ensure the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; open the store at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
• 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 management weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
• Facilitate efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company work processes.
• Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including appropriate use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels 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.

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
• Potential 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