Store Manager In Union Sc

Dollar General•Union, SC

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 manager ensures the store is staffed, opened and closed appropriately, merchandise and inventory are managed accurately, and company policies and procedures are followed. The role also provides customer service leadership and maintains a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.

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 situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly 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 regularly drive or provide personal transportation.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speakers 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 appropriate solutions or counseling, and recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day; personally open it at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, replenishment, cycle counts, seasonal direction, and inventory issues to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, pricing, and signage according to company 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 customer service leadership and maintain a clean, well-organized, safe, and secure shopping and working environment.
Ensure the store has the tools needed to perform required tasks.
Ensure employees follow company policies and procedures, and 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.