STORE MANAGER in BLOOMFIELD IA

Dollar General•Bloomfield, IA

4d•Onsite

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 daily store operations, employee development, inventory and merchandise presentation, customer service, cash and security controls, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The Store Manager ensures the store is appropriately staffed, opened and closed each day, and equipped with the tools needed for required tasks. The manager personally opens the store at least twice per week and personally closes it at least twice per week. The position also requires regular driving using the employee’s own transportation for bank deposits and occasional travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outside weather conditions. Physical duties include frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling merchandise and equipment, and lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret 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, cashier accountability, and deposit-control procedures.
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.
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 organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Ability to frequently walk and stand, bend, stoop, and kneel; handle merchandise and equipment; and lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder and to regularly drive using personal transportation for work-related duties.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure appropriate store staffing.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and recommend pay-rate changes and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events that support safety, security, and policy compliance.
Ensure the store is opened and closed effectively each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, inventory, seasonal plans, Basic Stock Replenishment (BSR), and cycle counts to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Oversee efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, with proper fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect store 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 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 using personal transportation to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.