Store Manager In Sulphur La

Dollar General•Sulphur, LA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees hiring, training, performance management, scheduling, store opening and closing, inventory, merchandise presentation, cash controls, customer service, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager also completes required paperwork and documentation and helps maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.

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 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, including deposits, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Ability to frequently walk and stand; bend, stoop, and kneel; handle merchandise and equipment; and properly lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder and to regularly drive using personal transportation for work-related duties.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Some store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure the store is properly staffed.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance or conduct gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events focused on safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is opened and closed effectively each day; personally open it at least twice per week and personally close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability issues, 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.
Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise using company work processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect the financial integrity of the store through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store environment and 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.
Regularly drive using personal transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.