STORE MANAGER - BALDWIN CITY, KS STORE #8315
About The Position
The Store Manager is responsible for managing all employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees employee recruitment, training, performance, and compliance; store operations and inventory; customer service; financial controls; and a clean, safe, and organized store. The manager opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week. Regular driving in the employee’s own vehicle is required for meetings, visits to other Dollar General stores, and deposits.
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 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 preferred.
- One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and Company policies, and ensure adequate staffing.
- Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling, and make recommendations concerning termination when appropriate.
- Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
- Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events promoting safety, security, and policy compliance.
- Ensure the store is properly 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.
- Manage ordering and inventory, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
- Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, pricing, and signage according to Company practices.
- Maintain accurate inventory by controlling 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, 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 to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and to make deposits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
