Store Manager In Mansfield La

Dollar General•Mansfield, LA

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 role oversees daily store operations, employee development, inventory and financial controls, customer service, safety, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The manager ensures the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day, personally opening and closing it at least twice per week. They review business and inventory performance, maintain merchandise presentation and accurate stock levels, protect the store's financial integrity, and provide leadership in customer service and workplace safety. The role also requires completing documentation on schedule and maintaining the equipment and organization needed for store operations. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling merchandise and equipment, and lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally. Occasional ladder climbing and regular driving for bank deposits are also required. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather.

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 use 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 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.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds; ability to perform the physical activities described for the role.
Regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and evaluate employees; identify performance gaps and provide solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement, communicate performance and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events.
Ensure appropriate staffing and effective daily store opening and closing; personally open and close the store at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, replenishment, seasonal inventory plans, and cycle counts to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, pricing, and signage according to company practices.
Maintain inventory accuracy by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide leadership in superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.
Ensure the store has the tools needed for required tasks and that employees follow company procedures and policies.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to established guidelines and deadlines.
Make bank deposits and occasionally travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores.