STORE MANAGER - IRVINGTON, NJ STORE #17165

Dollar General • Irvington, NJ

1d • $58,020 - $60,920

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees daily store operations, employee training and performance, inventory and merchandise presentation, financial and security controls, customer service, and compliance with Company policies and procedures.

The Store Manager ensures appropriate staffing and effective opening and closing of the store, including opening at least twice and closing at least twice per week. The position also maintains a clean, organized, safe, and secure environment and completes required paperwork and documentation within established guidelines and deadlines.

The position involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer cold; occasional ladder climbing up to six feet; and regular driving a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other Dollar General stores, and deposits. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise.

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 percentages.
• Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, 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, ensuring the store is properly staffed.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
• Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events that promote safety, security, and policy compliance.
• Ensure the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day; open at least twice and close at least twice per week.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability issues, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Manage ordering and in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management issues weekly; follow up on BSR and cycle counts.
• Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to Company processes.
• Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, including proper fixture use, product pricing, and signage.
• 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 in delivering superior customer service.
• Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe and 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.

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.
• The position may be eligible for short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed