STORE MANAGER - LA VERGNE, TN STORE #15096

Dollar General•La Vergne, TN

19d•Onsite

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 hiring, training, performance management, staffing, store operations, inventory, merchandise presentation, cash controls, customer service, safety, and required documentation. The manager opens the store at least twice per week and closes it at least twice per week. The position involves frequent walking or standing and bending, stooping, and kneeling. It includes handling merchandise and equipment, lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds, and occasionally climbing a step ladder up to six feet. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and freezer cold. Regular driving of a personal vehicle is required for meetings, travel to other Dollar General stores, and deposits.

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 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 organizational 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 preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure appropriate store staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling, and take disciplinary action up to termination.
Make recommendations regarding employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events focused on safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively; personally open at least twice and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, in-stock targets, seasonal direction, inventory issues, and Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle-count follow-up.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, pricing, signage, and fixture use follow established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Maintain financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide customer-service leadership.
Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe, secure working and shopping environment.
Ensure the store has the tools necessary to perform required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.