Store Manager Darien Ga

Dollar General•Darien, GA

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 store operations, employee performance and development, inventory, customer service, safety, security, cash controls, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager ensures the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day, personally opening at least twice per week and closing at least twice per week. The role also monitors operating statements and inventory, maintains merchandise presentation and accurate stock levels, safeguards the store’s financial integrity, and completes required paperwork and documentation. The position requires frequent physical activity in a fast-paced retail environment, regular driving for bank deposits, and occasional travel to meetings or 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.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety controls, 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.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, evaluate, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; address performance gaps, provide counseling, and make recommendations on pay and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure appropriate staffing and effective daily store 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 sales, profitability, inventory-turn trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, including reviewing ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly, and following up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee the staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage follow established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect the financial integrity of the store through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store and ensure it has the tools needed for required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.