Store Manager In Odessa Tx

Dollar General•Odessa, TX

15h

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, merchandise presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees employee recruitment, selection, training, performance, and compliance with labor laws and company policies, while ensuring the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed each day. The Store Manager monitors operating results and inventory, controls expenses and shrink, maintains merchandise presentation and accurate inventory, and protects the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, and cash-handling procedures. The position also leads customer service, maintains a clean and safe store, ensures employees have the tools needed for their tasks, and completes required paperwork and documentation.

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 procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to perform IBM 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.
Good organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for work-related 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 skills may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with federal and state labor laws and company policies.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and effectively opened and closed each day; personally open and close the store at least twice per week each.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps, and make recommendations about pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly, and follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
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 store and a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
Ensure the store has the tools necessary to perform required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.