STORE MANAGER in Hemet CALIFORNIA
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 manager oversees recruiting, hiring, training, performance evaluation, employee development, and compliance with labor laws and company policies. The role also manages store operations, inventory, merchandising, cash controls, customer service, safety, security, and required documentation. The manager helps ensure the store is properly 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 to make bank deposits and occasional travel to management meetings or other Dollar General stores. The job involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, merchandise handling, and lifting, in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and 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 where limited standardization exists.
- High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits and occasional work-related 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.
- Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, select, hire, train, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies; ensure appropriate staffing.
- Conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide counseling, and make recommendations regarding pay rates and advancement, up to and including termination.
- Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events concerning safety, security, and policies.
- Ensure the store is opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice a week and close at least twice a week.
- Review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
- Manage ordering, replenishment, seasonal direction, inventory issues, and cycle counts to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
- Oversee efficient staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise in accordance with company work processes.
- Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including appropriate use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
- Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
- Protect the financial integrity of the store through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
- Provide leadership for superior customer service.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store 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 drive to management meetings or other Dollar General stores.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
