Store Manager In Peabody Ks

Dollar General•Peabody, KS

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees store operations, employee development, inventory, merchandising, financial controls, customer service, safety, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The manager ensures the store is properly staffed and opened and closed each day, personally opening it at least twice weekly and personally closing it at least twice weekly. The role includes regular store-floor work, handling merchandise and equipment, and driving to make bank deposits and, occasionally, attend management meetings or visit other Dollar General stores.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit-control procedures.
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 organization 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.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment, including hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats.
Frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
Occasionally climb using a ladder.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasionally for management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability may be preferred at certain store locations.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, develop, evaluate, and retain qualified employees; address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is adequately staffed and effectively opened and closed each day; personally open the store at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and inventory turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly, and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation, fixtures, pricing, and signage follow established practices.
Maintain accurate inventory through control of 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 for employees and customers.
Ensure the store has the tools needed to complete required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Act as a liaison between the corporate office and store employees and foster cooperation and collaboration.