Store Manager In Sumter Sc

Dollar General•Sumter, SC

15h•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 employee hiring, training, performance, and compliance; store opening and closing; inventory and merchandise presentation; financial controls; customer service; and a safe, organized store environment. The manager also completes required paperwork and ensures employees follow company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures 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 to 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 with limited standardization.
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 properly 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 for work-related duties.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills may be preferred at certain store locations.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of retail management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, and retain qualified employees; ensure the store is properly staffed.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and make recommendations regarding pay and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is opened and closed effectively each day; personally open and close the store at least two times per week each.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, review replenishment and seasonal plans, and follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
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 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.
Enforce company policies and procedures, including those in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Recruit, hire, and develop staff, and act as a liaison between the corporate office and store employees.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and, occasionally, management meetings and visits to other Dollar General stores.