STORE MANAGER in CABOT AR

Dollar General•Cabot, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and planning and implementing store operations, including ordering, receiving, stocking, merchandise presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role ensures effective daily store operations, compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws, strong customer service, accurate inventory and financial controls, and a safe, clean shopping and working environment. The manager recruits, trains, evaluates, and develops employees; manages store staffing and schedules; oversees merchandise flow and presentation; monitors business performance and expenses; and completes required documentation.

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.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to align actions with Dollar General's values, support employee potential, collaborate, communicate tactfully and directly, and respond sensitively to customer needs.
Ability to apply basic retail principles, including ordering cycles, peak inventories, and merchandise flow.
Ability to provide continuous attention to staff development and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent handling of merchandise and equipment; frequent lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional travel to meetings and other Dollar General stores.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance or conduct gaps, provide counseling, and recommend pay and advancement decisions.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day; personally open the store at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly; follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Coordinate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage follow 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 environment and 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.
Make bank deposits and travel occasionally to management meetings and other Dollar General stores.