STORE MANAGER in WILLIAMSTOWN WV

Dollar General•Williamstown, WV

1d•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 role oversees daily store operations, employee development, inventory and merchandise presentation, cash and security controls, customer service, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The manager helps maintain a properly staffed, safe, clean, and well-organized store, and ensures that employees have the training, tools, and direction needed to perform their work. This position regularly involves opening and closing the store, handling merchandise and equipment, and driving to make bank deposits and occasionally attend meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures 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 where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Ability to walk and stand frequently; bend, stoop, and kneel frequently; handle merchandise and equipment frequently; lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; and climb a ladder occasionally.
Regularly drive and provide own transportation for bank deposits, and occasionally for management meetings and visits to other stores.

Nice To Haves

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 regarding 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; personally open the store at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability, 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.
Coordinate merchandise staging, stocking, storage, and presentation according to company processes and practices.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Provide leadership for superior customer service.
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 to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.