STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - SPRINGVILLE AL

Dollar General•Springville, AL

1d•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 manager ensures the store is staffed and operates effectively, provides employee training and performance management, oversees inventory and merchandising, protects financial integrity, and leads customer service and store safety. The position also involves opening and closing the store, completing required paperwork, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The role requires frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling merchandise and equipment, and lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally. Occasional ladder climbing is required. The manager regularly drives or provides their own transportation for bank deposits and occasionally travels to management meetings and other Dollar General stores. The work is fast-paced, with moderate noise and 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 use 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 varied situations where limited standardization exists.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and merchandise handling.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; occasional ladder climbing.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Must be 21 years of age or older, as stated in the job title.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees; conduct performance evaluations and address performance gaps, including counseling or termination when appropriate.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement, and communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and business trends to identify sales, profitability, inventory-turn, expense-control, shrink, and error concerns.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, pricing, and signage according to company practices.
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.
Lead superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.
Ensure the store has the tools necessary for required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores.