Store Manager In Harrisburg Mo

Dollar General•Harrisburg, MO

20h

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 manager ensures the store is staffed and operates effectively, maintains inventory and financial controls, provides customer service leadership, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. The role includes regularly opening and closing the store in person, managing employee performance and development, reviewing operating results, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized shopping and working environment. The manager also completes required documentation and ensures that employees have the tools and training needed to perform their work. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling merchandise and equipment, and lifting. Occasional climbing, driving to make bank deposits, and travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores are also required. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, and may occasionally involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

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 and 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.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional business travel.
Frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift 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, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure appropriate staffing.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling, and make recommendations regarding pay and advancement, up to and including termination.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and company policies.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and identify trends and opportunities involving sales, profitability, inventory turnover, expense control, shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, in-stock targets, seasonal direction, inventory issues, Basic Stock Replenishment, and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage meet established 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.
Lead delivery of superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store environment.
Ensure the store is adequately equipped with tools needed to perform required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to company guidelines and deadlines.
Drive to make bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.