Store Manager In Sparta Tn

Dollar General•Sparta, TN

22d•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 recruitment, selection, retention, training, performance management, and compliance with labor laws and company policies. The Store Manager also manages store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash controls, customer service, safety, security, and required documentation. The position requires regularly opening and closing the store, evaluating operating results, managing inventory and expenses, and ensuring merchandise is stocked and presented according to company practices. The manager maintains a clean, organized, safe store and ensures employees have the tools and training needed to perform their work. The role regularly involves walking, standing, bending, handling merchandise and equipment, and lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally. Driving with personal transportation is required for bank deposits and may be needed for meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations including basic arithmetic and 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 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, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Strong organization 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 lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to regularly drive using personal transportation for bank deposits and occasional meetings or store visits.

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, hire, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling or solutions, and recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events promoting safety, security, and policy compliance.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability issues, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, inventory, seasonal direction, and in-stock targets; review ordering plans and inventory issues weekly and follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee the staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise using defined company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, pricing, signage, and use of fixtures follow established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect the financial integrity of the store 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 is equipped with the tools needed for required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Make bank deposits using personal transportation and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.