Store Manager In Baton Rouge La

Dollar General•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•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 staffing, training, performance management, store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash control, customer service, safety, security, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager ensures the store is adequately staffed and properly opened and closed. The manager personally opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week. The role also evaluates operating statements and business trends, manages ordering and inventory practices, maintains merchandise presentation and accurate inventory, and ensures the store has the tools needed for required work. This position requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It includes lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, occasional ladder climbing, and regularly driving or providing transportation for bank deposits, management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

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 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, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for required business activities.
Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling up to and including termination, and recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure appropriate staffing and effective daily opening and closing of the store; personally open at least twice weekly and close at least twice weekly.
Evaluate operating statements and business trends, including sales, profitability, inventory turn, expense control, shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly; follow up on BSR and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Maintain 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, well-organized store and a safe and 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 or provide own transportation for bank deposits and, occasionally, management meetings and visits to other Dollar General stores.