STORE MANAGER - CALIFORNIA - MCKINLEYVILLE, CA STORE #19539

Dollar General • McKinleyville, CA

4d • $31 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing all store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees employee recruiting, training, performance, staffing, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The manager also maintains store operations, inventory, merchandising, financial controls, customer service, safety, security, cleanliness, and required documentation.

The position includes regularly opening and closing the store, evaluating operating statements and business trends, managing inventory and replenishment, and ensuring merchandise is properly staged and presented. Working conditions include frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling store equipment and merchandise; lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder use, exposure to weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer cold; and regular driving of a personal vehicle for meetings, travel to other stores, and deposits. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise.

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 procedures.
• Ability to perform 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 and store keys.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling, and recommend termination when appropriate.
• Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and 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, 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 BSR and cycle counts.
• Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
• Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage meet established 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.
• Provide customer service leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe, 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.
• Drive a personal vehicle for meetings, travel to other Dollar General stores, and deposits.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Vacation
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Possible short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED