Store Manager In Longview Tx

Dollar General•Longview, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role ensures that the store is staffed, opened and closed properly, merchandise and inventory are managed accurately, financial controls are followed, and customers receive superior service. The Store Manager also maintains a clean, organized, safe, and secure store and ensures employee compliance with company policies and procedures.

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 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 work-related travel.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment.
Frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds; occasionally climb using a ladder.

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, evaluate, and retain qualified employees in compliance with labor laws and company policies; address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, including termination when necessary.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement, communicate performance and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure effective staffing and store opening and closing; personally open the store at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, profitability and sales performance, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, review ordering plans and seasonal direction 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 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 customer service and maintain a clean, organized, 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 or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and occasionally attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.