Store Manager - Shakopee, Mn Store #10811

Dollar General•Shakopee, MN

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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 role ensures the store is properly staffed, operates effectively, maintains accurate inventory and financial controls, and provides strong customer service. The manager also maintains a clean, organized, safe, and secure environment and ensures compliance with Company policies, procedures, documentation requirements, and deadlines. The position includes regular store-opening and store-closing responsibilities, employee recruitment and development, review of operating results, merchandise and inventory management, and oversight of cash handling and security practices. Working conditions include frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; handling store equipment and merchandise; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and occasional exposure to outside weather, cleaning solutions, and freezer cold. The role also involves occasional step-ladder use up to six feet and regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle for meetings, visits to other Dollar General stores, and deposits.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret 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 procedures, including 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, including deposits and store keys.
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 preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and Company policies, and ensure appropriate store staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, and provide solutions or counseling, up to and including termination.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events to reinforce safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed effectively each day; open at least twice and close at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, including sales, profitability, and turn, as well as expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment and cycle counts.
Oversee merchandise staging, stocking, and storage in accordance with Company work processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory through controls for damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facilities.
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 store and a safe, 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.