STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - WAYNESBORO VA

Dollar General•Waynesboro, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing 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, compliant with company policies and labor laws, and equipped to serve customers and operate safely. The manager oversees employee recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, development, and—when needed—counseling or termination. The role monitors operating statements and business trends, manages ordering and inventory, ensures merchandise is stocked and presented according to company practices, and maintains accurate inventory and financial controls. The Store Manager also leads customer service, maintains a clean and secure store, and completes required paperwork and documentation on time. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires regularly driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores. The work environment 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 perform IBM cash register functions to 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, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related meetings or store visits.
Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and make recommendations regarding pay and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that support safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and personally close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and business trends, including sales, profitability, inventory turn, expense control, shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, review the ordering plan and seasonal direction weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage using established work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage follow company practices.
Maintain accurate inventory through controls for damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facilities.
Protect store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Lead superior customer service.
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 and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.