Store Manager Moprgantown PA

Dollar General•Morgantown, PA

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 store operations, employee development, inventory and financial controls, customer service, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The manager ensures the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed each day, personally opening at least twice per week and closing at least twice per week. The position requires regular driving and providing personal transportation for bank deposits, occasional management meetings, and visits to other Dollar General stores.

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.
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, including deposits, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organizational 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 work-related travel.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and handle merchandise and equipment.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder.

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, retain, train, and develop qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling, and recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure appropriate store staffing and effective daily opening and closing; personally open and close the store at least twice per week each.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, in-stock targets, seasonal direction, inventory issues, 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 delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store environment and ensure the store has the tools needed for required tasks.
Ensure employees comply with company policies and procedures, including those in the Standard Operating Procedures manual and Employee Handbook.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Make bank deposits and occasionally travel to management meetings and other Dollar General stores.