STORE MANAGER in Eloy Arizona

Dollar General•Eloy, AZ

10d•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 manager oversees hiring, training, performance, staffing, store operations, inventory, merchandising, customer service, safety, security, cash handling, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The position requires personally opening the store at least twice per week and personally closing it at least twice per week. Regular driving using personal transportation is required for bank deposits and may be required to attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise. The role involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling, and lifting, as well as occasional ladder climbing and exposure to outdoor weather conditions. A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of retail management experience are preferred. Some store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

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 and 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 situations with limited standardization.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling merchandise and equipment, lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, and occasional ladder climbing.
Ability to regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasionally for management meetings or travel to other Dollar General stores.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Bilingual Spanish skills 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 adequate staffing.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and make recommendations about pay and advancement; termination may be included when appropriate.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is opened and closed effectively each day; personally open it at least twice weekly and close it at least twice weekly.
Review operating statements and identify trends in sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, including reviewing replenishment plans, seasonal direction, inventory issues, and Basic Stock Replenishment/cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes, and ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage follow established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect the financial integrity of the store through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide leadership for superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store for employees and customers.
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 or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and, occasionally, management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.