STORE MANAGER - SAINT GABRIEL, LA STORE #11058

Dollar General•St. Gabriel, LA

10d

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 includes hiring, training, evaluating, and supporting employees; ensuring the store is appropriately staffed and operational; reviewing business and inventory performance; maintaining merchandise presentation and accurate inventory; and protecting the store’s financial integrity. The Store Manager also leads customer service, maintains a clean and safe environment, ensures employees follow company policies, and completes required paperwork and documentation. The position involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling, as well as handling store merchandise and equipment. It may require lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds, climbing a step ladder up to six feet, and driving a personal vehicle to meetings, other stores, and bank deposits. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, and may include occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and freezer cold.

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 and 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 a variety of situations.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in compliance with labor laws and company policies, ensuring adequate staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling, and make termination decisions when appropriate.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and compliance.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify sales, profitability, inventory-turn trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory processes to meet or exceed in-stock targets, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, and follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Ensure merchandise is staged, stocked, and stored efficiently according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage comply with established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory through control of 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, well-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.