Store Manager In Bossier City La

Dollar General•Bossier City, LA

2d•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 manager oversees staffing, training, performance, store operations, inventory, merchandising, customer service, financial controls, safety, security, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The role includes personally opening the store at least twice per week and personally closing it at least twice per week. The position is based in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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 perform 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 policies and practices, including deposits, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organization 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.
Ability to regularly drive and provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional travel to meetings or other stores.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills 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 develop qualified employees; conduct performance evaluations and address performance gaps, including counseling or termination where appropriate.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement, and communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations.
Ensure adequate staffing and effective daily store opening and closing; personally open and close the store at least twice each per week.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, pricing, and signage according to company practices.
Maintain accurate inventory through control of 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 shopping and working environment, and ensure the store has the tools needed for required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Make bank deposits and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores using own transportation.