Store Manager Panama City Fl

Dollar General•Panama City, FL

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 role oversees employee recruitment, training, performance management, store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash controls, customer service, safety, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The manager also opens and closes the store personally at least twice per week and may drive to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, or visit other Dollar General stores.

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 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.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment.
Frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds; occasionally climb using a ladder.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling, and make recommendations on employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure appropriate staffing and effective daily opening and closing of the store; personally open and close the store at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and 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 replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient merchandise staging, stocking, storage, and presentation, including appropriate use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
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 in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, well-organized store and a safe and secure work and shopping environment.
Ensure the store has the tools needed to perform required tasks.
Enforce company policies and procedures and complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Make bank deposits and, as needed, travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.