Store Manager In Columbia Sc

Dollar General•Columbia, SC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, merchandise presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees employee hiring, training, performance, and compliance while ensuring the store is appropriately staffed, opened, and closed. The manager also monitors operating results and inventory, maintains financial and operational controls, leads customer service, and provides a clean, organized, safe shopping and working environment. The position requires regular hands-on store operations, including personally opening the store at least twice per week and personally closing it at least twice per week. The manager completes required paperwork and documentation, follows company policies and procedures, and may drive to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, or visit other Dollar General stores. The role is based in Columbia, South Carolina. Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

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 skills.
Effective interpersonal skills, organization, and attention to detail.
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.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to operate checkout, stock merchandise, and unload trucks.
Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment, including hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Frequently lift up to 40 pounds properly; occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Occasionally climb using a ladder.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure appropriate staffing.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling, and address issues up to and including termination; recommend 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 opened and closed each day, personally opening it at least twice weekly and closing it at least twice weekly.
Review operating statements to identify sales, profitability, inventory-turn, expense-control, shrink, and error trends.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, and presentation according to company processes and practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
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 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.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and, occasionally, management meetings and visits to other Dollar General stores.