Store Manager In Gainesville Ga

Dollar General•Gainesville, GA

17h

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees hiring, training, performance management, scheduling, daily opening and closing, inventory and merchandise practices, cash and facility controls, customer service, store safety, and required documentation. The manager also ensures employees follow company policies, procedures, and applicable labor laws.

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 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, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Ability to walk and stand frequently; bend, stoop, and kneel frequently; handle merchandise and equipment; lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; and climb a ladder occasionally.
Ability to regularly drive and provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional business travel.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.
Bilingual Spanish ability may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling, and recommend employee pay rates 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 at least twice and close at least twice per week.
Evaluate operating statements for business trends, sales, profitability, inventory turnover, expense controls, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, in-stock targets, weekly ordering plans, seasonal direction, inventory issues, and Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage meet established practices.
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, safe, and secure store for employees and customers.
Ensure the store has the tools needed to perform required tasks.
Follow company procedures and communications and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Make bank deposits using personal transportation and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.