STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - THOMASVILLE AL

Dollar General•Thomasville, AL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees staffing, employee training and performance, store opening and closing, inventory and merchandising, cash and security controls, customer service, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager must personally open the store at least twice per week and personally close it at least twice per week. The position also involves regularly driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits and occasionally attending management meetings or visiting other Dollar General stores.

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, deposit control, and cash-control procedures.
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 varied situations where limited standardization exists.
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 regularly lift up to 40 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 55 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder and regularly drive or provide personal transportation for work-related duties.
Must be at least 21 years old, as stated in the job title.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and develop qualified employees; conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps, and make recommendations regarding pay and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and company policies.
Ensure adequate staffing and effective daily store opening and closing; personally open and close the store at least twice per week for each activity.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, inventory, replenishment, and cycle counts to meet in-stock targets and address seasonal and inventory needs.
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 store environment and ensure the store has the tools needed for required tasks.
Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures, including the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Make bank deposits using regular driving or personal transportation; occasionally travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores.