STORE MANAGER - HANCOCK, MD STORE #492

Dollar General • Exline, IA

4d • $59,270 - $62,230 • 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 employee recruitment, selection, retention, training, performance, and compliance with labor laws and company policies. The manager also monitors store operations and financial performance, maintains inventory and merchandise standards, leads customer service, and ensures a clean, safe, and secure store.

The Store Manager ensures appropriate staffing and effective daily opening and closing, including opening and closing the store at least twice per week. The role requires frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling, as well as handling store equipment and merchandise. Lifting may be up to 40 pounds regularly and up to 55 pounds occasionally. The position also involves occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer cold; occasional ladder use up to six feet; and regular driving a personal vehicle to meetings, other stores, and bank deposits.

A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of retail management experience are preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. Dollar General offers benefit programs that may include health insurance, supplemental programs, a 401(k) savings plan, paid sick leave where required by law, vacation, and paid maternity and parental leave. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply. This position may also be eligible for short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance.

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 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 organization 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.
• One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, and ensure the store is properly staffed.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and take disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events concerning safety, security, and company policies.
• Ensure effective daily store opening and closing and open and close the store at least twice per week.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability, inventory turn, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory-management issues weekly; and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
• Oversee efficient 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.
• Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
• Maintain a clean and organized store and a safe, secure environment 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 a personal vehicle regularly to attend meetings, visit other stores, and make deposits.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Vacation
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Potential short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED