STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE

Dollar General; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail seeks a Store Manager Candidate to support store operations, including employee supervision, inventory management, and customer service. This role is designed to prepare candidates for future Store Manager positions.

Qualifications

• One year of retail experience preferred for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Operate the store in the store manager’s absence.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General operates more than 18,000 stores in 47 states, and we’re still growing. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in implementing store processes including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and store needs. This position is designed to develop an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is held for a limited period.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
2. Assist with store merchandising by facilitating and/or participating in staging, stocking, and storage of merchandise; ensuring presentation aligns with established practices and store manager direction; and properly utilizing merchandise fixtures, signage, and pricing.
3. Assist in all aspects of inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, and facility controls; prepare and conduct inventories.
4. Follow prescribed ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
5. Provide superior customer service leadership.
6. Act as a role model by following company procedures and policies outlined in the employee handbook, SOP manual, and company communications.
7. Participate in store opening and closing activities.
8. Ensure the safe deposit of all company funds in the designated bank.
9. Assist in maintaining the financial integrity of the store through cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to security practices and cash control procedures.
10. Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and safe environment for customers and employees.
11. Operate the store in the store manager’s absence.
12. Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
13. Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

1. Ability to interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
2. Proficiency in mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
3. Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit controls.
4. Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including report generation.
5. Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
6. Understanding of cash, facility, and safety control policies (deposits, store keys, SAFE and STARS programs, etc.).
7. Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance.
8. Effective oral and written communication skills.
9. Strong interpersonal skills.
10. Organizational skills with attention to detail.
11. Problem-solving skills to handle a variety of situations with limited standardization.

Certain locations may prefer bilingual Spanish speakers.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. One year of retail experience preferred for external candidates.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Aligns motives, values, and beliefs with Dollar General values.
2. Supports ownership by leveraging the potential of others.
3. Acts as a liaison between the Support Center and store employees.
4. Fosters cooperation and collaboration.
5. Communicates tactfully and maintains an open exchange forum.
6. Demonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.
7. Applies basic retail principles such as ordering cycles and merchandise flow.
8. Focuses on staff development.
9. Recruits, hires, and trains qualified staff.
10. Ensures compliance with federal labor laws and company policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
2. Handling of merchandise and equipment such as scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, carts, and dollies.
3. Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 55 pounds.
4. Occasional ladder use and driving to other store locations.
5. Fast-paced environment with moderate noise; occasional exposure to outside weather.

Note: Some travel with limited overnight stays required.

Dollar General is an equal opportunity employer.