STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - BESSEMER AL

Dollar General•Bessemer, AL

20h•Onsite

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 store operations, employee development, customer service, inventory, cash controls, safety, 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. It also includes regularly driving or providing transportation for bank deposits and occasional travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores. The job posting specifies that applicants must be 21 or older and identifies the location as Bessemer, Alabama.

Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
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 to generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Effective oral and written communication 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.
Organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Ability to regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional business travel.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel; handle merchandise and equipment; lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; and climb a ladder occasionally.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; conduct performance evaluations and address performance gaps, including counseling or termination when appropriate.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement, and communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations.
Ensure appropriate staffing and effective daily store opening and closing; personally open and close the store at least twice per week for each.
Review operating statements to 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 management weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper fixture use, pricing, and signage.
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.
Lead superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store for employees and shoppers.
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.
Make bank deposits and occasionally travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores.