Store Manager Covington La

Dollar General•Covington, LA

16h

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role ensures the store is properly staffed, opened and closed, and operated in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable labor laws. The manager leads customer service, employee development, inventory and merchandise operations, cash and security controls, and maintenance of a clean and safe 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, deposit control, and IBM cash register functions for generating reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills and 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.
Organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment, including hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Occasionally climb using a ladder.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Work in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise; occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, develop, evaluate, and retain qualified employees; address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement, and communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations.
Coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and adherence to policies.
Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory-management issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment 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, product 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 leadership in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store for employees and customers.
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 or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.