Store Manager In Lancaster Sc

Dollar General•Lancaster, SC

18h•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 ensures the store operates in accordance with company policies and procedures, labor laws, operating practices, and established deadlines. The Store Manager oversees hiring, training, performance management, staffing, and employee development; supports customer service; and manages inventory, merchandise presentation, cash controls, security, and store conditions. The position also involves opening and closing the store, reviewing operating results, completing required paperwork, and making regular bank deposits using personal transportation.

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 and 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 situations where limited standardization exists.
Ability to walk and stand frequently; bend, stoop, kneel, handle merchandise and equipment, and climb a ladder occasionally.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, evaluate, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Identify employee performance gaps and provide appropriate solutions or counseling, 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 adequate 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 business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, review ordering plans and seasonal direction weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Coordinate merchandise staging, stocking, storage, and presentation according to company processes and practices, including proper fixture use, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Maintain the store's financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide customer service leadership and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure working and shopping environment.
Ensure the store has the tools needed for required tasks and ensure employees follow company policies and procedures.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.