STORE MANAGER in Saint Louis MO

Dollar General•Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

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 manager oversees recruitment, hiring, training, performance management, staffing, and employee compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The role also manages store operations, inventory, merchandising, customer service, cash controls, safety, security, and required documentation. The Store Manager personally opens the store at least twice per week and personally closes it at least twice per week.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including basic arithmetic and 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.
Organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent handling of merchandise and equipment; lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; occasionally climb a ladder.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure appropriate staffing.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate 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 the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed each day; personally open it at least twice weekly and close it at least twice weekly.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient merchandise staging, stocking, storage, and presentation, including appropriate 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.
Lead superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized, 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.
Make bank deposits using personal transportation and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.