STORE MANAGER IN NEW HAVEN, MI

Dollar General•New Haven, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dollar General is seeking a Store Manager to oversee all store operations and employees. This role involves managing ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, sales, staffing, and support processes to ensure effective store management. The company emphasizes its mission of 'Serving Others' and values the unique strengths of its employees, offering a variety of career opportunities across its locations.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, including 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 (deposits, store keys, SAFE program, etc.).
Good organization skills with attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Ability to align motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values.
Ability to support ownership by tapping into the potential of others.
Ability to act as a liaison between the corporate office and store employees.
Ability to foster cooperation and collaboration.
Ability to interact with staff tactfully yet directly and maintain an open forum of exchange.
Demonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.
Applies basic principles of retail (i.e., ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow, etc.).
Provides continuous attention to development of staff.
Recruits, hires, and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a store need.
Ensures store compliance to federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
Frequent walking and standing.
Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise, and unload trucks.
Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as hand-held scanner, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats (six-wheel carts).
Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Occasional climbing (using ladder).
Regularly driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally to attend management meetings and to other Dollar General stores.
Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level.
Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees according to labor laws and company policies, ensuring adequate store staffing.
Provide training for employees, conduct performance evaluations, and offer counseling or termination when necessary.
Make recommendations for employee pay rates and advancements.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations regularly, and organize meetings to promote safety, security, and policy adherence.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and opened/closed daily, personally opening and closing the store a minimum of two times per week each.
Evaluate operating statements to identify business trends, expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets, reviewing ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly.
Facilitate efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise following company work processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, utilizing fixtures properly with correct pricing and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Ensure the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to security and cash control procedures.
Provide superior customer service leadership.
Maintain a clean, well-organized store, fostering a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
Ensure the store is equipped with the necessary tools for required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual and Employee Handbook, ensuring employee compliance.
Complete all required paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.