Store Manager - Hutchinson, Mn Store #22218

Dollar General•Hutchinson, MN

22d

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 manager oversees employee recruitment, selection, training, performance, and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws; ensures effective daily store opening and closing; monitors store performance, inventory, merchandising, cash controls, safety, and customer service; and completes required documentation. The role requires opening the store at least twice per week and closing it at least twice per week. The position involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling retail tools and merchandise; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional driving to meetings, other stores, and deposits. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer cold.

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 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.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, and properly staff the store with qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and make recommendations on 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 effectively opened and closed each day; personally open it 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.
Place orders to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory management weekly; and follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate efficient merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, including proper fixture use, product pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
Maintain a clean, well-organized store and a safe, secure environment for employees and shoppers.
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.