Store Manager - Duncan, Sc Store #1448

Dollar General•Duncan, SC

About The Position

Responsible for managing all employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The Store Manager oversees hiring, training, performance management, store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash control, customer service, safety, and compliance with company procedures. The role involves opening and closing the store, including opening at least twice per week and closing at least twice per week. Regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle is required for meetings, visits to other Dollar General stores, and deposits. The position is performed in a fast-paced environment with a moderate noise level. It includes frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; some merchandise and equipment handling; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers; and occasional step-ladder climbing to heights of six feet.

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 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, 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 preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

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, and provide solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and compliance with policies.
Ensure the store is adequately staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Place orders 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.
Facilitate efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise using established company work processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, using fixtures properly and maintaining product pricing and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Maintain the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, company security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, well-organized store and a safe, secure working and shopping environment.
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 to attend meetings, travel to other Dollar General stores, and make deposits.