STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - BILOXI MS

Dollar General•Biloxi, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and planning and implementing store operations, including ordering, receiving, stocking, merchandise presentation, selling, staffing, and employee support. The role ensures effective daily store operations, customer service, inventory management, financial integrity, safety, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. The manager recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and develops employees; maintains appropriate staffing; and addresses performance or conduct issues. The manager also evaluates operating results, manages ordering and inventory processes, oversees merchandise presentation and store conditions, and ensures accurate cash handling, paperwork, and security practices. The position requires personally opening the store at least twice per week and personally closing it at least twice per week, as well as regularly driving to make bank deposits and occasionally traveling to meetings or other Dollar General stores.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures 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 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 organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle varied situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related travel.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of management experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, hire, train, retain, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps, counsel employees, and make recommendations regarding pay rates and advancement, up to and including termination.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Maintain appropriate staffing and ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Evaluate operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, in-stock targets, seasonal direction, inventory issues, Basic Stock Replenishment, and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, storage, presentation, pricing, and signage according to company practices.
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 customer-service leadership and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.
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 to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.