STORE MANAGER - CALIFORNIA - CERES, CA STORE #14766

Dollar General • Ceres, CA

1d • $30 - $32 • Onsite

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 employee recruitment, selection, retention, training, performance management, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The manager ensures the store is appropriately staffed, opened and closed effectively, and opened and closed personally at least twice per week. The position also oversees sales and expense performance, inventory and merchandise presentation, cash and facility controls, customer service, store cleanliness and safety, required tools and equipment, and timely completion of store paperwork. The role requires regular driving of a personal vehicle to attend meetings, travel to other stores, and make deposits.

The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise. It involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; some handling of store merchandise and equipment; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds; occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and freezer cold; and occasional ladder climbing up to six feet.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit-control procedures.
• Ability to perform cash register functions and 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 organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with federal and state labor laws and company policies, and ensure appropriate store staffing.
• Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and take action up to and including termination.
• Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events promoting safety, security, and policy compliance.
• Ensure the store is staffed and opened and closed effectively; personally open the store at least twice weekly and close it at least twice weekly.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability performance, inventory turn, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Place orders to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly; and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
• Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise according to company work processes.
• Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
• Maintain accurate inventory through control of damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
• Protect the store's financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, company security practices, and cash-control procedures.
• Provide leadership for superior customer service.
• Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe and 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 attend meetings, visit other Dollar General stores, and make deposits.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Vacation
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Potential short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED