Store Manager In Niles Mi

Dollar General•Niles, MI

21h•Onsite

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 and merchandise presentation, financial controls, customer service, safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The Store Manager also personally opens and closes the store at least twice per week for each task and may drive to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, or visit 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 procedures.
Ability to perform IBM cash register functions to generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills 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.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle situations where limited standardization exists.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Regularly provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional business travel.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.

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 accordance 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, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure appropriate staffing and effective daily store opening and closing; personally open the store at least twice per week and close it at least twice per week.
Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering, inventory, seasonal direction, and replenishment; review the ordering plan and inventory issues 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 through controls for damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facilities.
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, organized, safe, and secure store environment for employees and customers.
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.
Make bank deposits and occasionally travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores using own transportation.