Store Manager - Logansport, In Store #19544

Dollar General•Logansport, IN

22d

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing all employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees store staffing and employee development, daily opening and closing, business and inventory performance, merchandise presentation, cash and facility controls, customer service, and compliance with Company policies and procedures. The position requires regular opening and closing shifts, physical activity and handling merchandise, and regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and bank deposits. The work environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, and may involve exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
Ability to perform cash register functions to 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 organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to walk or stand frequently and bend, stoop, and kneel frequently.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Ability to climb a step ladder occasionally to heights of six feet.

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, ensuring the store is properly staffed.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through solutions or counseling up to and including termination, and recommend pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; open at least twice and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and turn, as well as expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to Company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper fixture use, product pricing, and signage.
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 store and a safe, secure working and shopping environment.
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.
Drive a personal vehicle to meetings, other Dollar General stores, and to make deposits.