Store Manager - Pascagoula, Ms Store #14233

Dollar General•Pascagoula, MS

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 employee hiring, training, performance, and compliance, while maintaining store operations, inventory, financial integrity, customer service, and a safe, organized environment. The manager opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week, and regularly drives their own vehicle for meetings, visits to other Dollar General stores, and deposits. The position involves frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional ladder use up to six feet. Work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and freezer cold.

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 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 organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
Valid driver's license.
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.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in compliance with labor laws and Company policies, and ensure appropriate staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide solutions or counseling, including termination when appropriate.
Recommend employee 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 effectively opened and closed each day; personally 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 to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; and follow up on BSR and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to Company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper fixture use, pricing, and signage.
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 in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe, secure environment for employees and shoppers.
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 to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and to make deposits.