Store Manager Freeport PA

Dollar General•Freeport, PA

22h

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing all employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, merchandise presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role oversees employee recruitment, training, performance, and compliance while maintaining appropriate staffing and ensuring the store is opened and closed effectively. The Store Manager monitors business performance and inventory, maintains merchandise standards and accurate inventory levels, and protects the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash procedures. The role also leads customer service, maintains a clean and safe store, ensures employees have the tools needed for their work, and completes required documentation according to company guidelines and deadlines.

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 to 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 varied situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb occasionally using a ladder.
Regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, retain, train, and manage qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and make recommendations about pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure appropriate staffing and effective daily opening and closing; personally open and close the store at least twice per week each.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory, review replenishment plans and seasonal direction, and follow up on 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 for superior customer service.
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.