STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE IN ESTES PARK, CO

Dollar General; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Estes Park is seeking a Store Manager Candidate. This role supports the Store Manager in staffing, inventory management, and operational tasks while providing leadership in customer service. Candidates with a high school diploma and retail experience are preferred. Competitive starting salary ranges from $17.56 to $23.71 per hour. Enjoy benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) savings plan.

Benefits

Health insurance options

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid leave

Vacation

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Ability to perform employee supervision and staffing.
• Experience with inventory management and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Facilitate merchandising and stock management.
• Provide customer service leadership.
• Act as a role model by following policies.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling procedures

IBM cash register functions

Inventory management

Legal compliance in hiring

Effective oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual Spanish (optional)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Work Where You Matter. Dollar General offers career opportunities across store locations, distribution centers, store support center or private fleet team. We value the unique strengths and perspectives of each individual and strive to help you thrive in your career.

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. We help shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering frequently used products at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in the effective implementation of all store processes including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and store needs. This position is utilized to foster interactive development of an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is to be held for a limited period.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising by facilitating and/or participating in staging, stocking and storage of merchandise; ensuring that merchandise is presented according to established practices and store manager direction; and properly utilizing merchandise fixtures, signing and pricing of merchandise.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management (including proper execution of damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork and facility controls); prepare and conduct inventories.
• Follow prescribed ordering practices to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Act as a role model by following company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook, SOP manual and company communications.
• Participate in store opening and closing activities.
• Ensure the safe deposit of all company funds in the designated bank.
• Assist in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of clean, well-stocked stores; provide a safe environment for customers and employees.
• Operate store in store manager’s absence.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, labor, profitability, and inventory turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit controls.
• Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including those necessary to generate reports.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, SAFE and STARS programs, etc.)
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices including legal compliance and internal processes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective organization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.
• Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates

COMPETENCIES

• Aligns motives, values and beliefs with Dollar General values.
• Supports ownership by tapping into the potential of others.
• Acts as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.
• Fosters cooperation and collaboration.
• Interacts tactfully yet directly with employees and maintains an open forum of exchange.
• Demonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.
• Applies basic principles of retail (i.e., ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow, etc.).
• Provides continuous attention to development of staff.
• Recruits, hires and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a store need.
• Ensures store compliance to federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers and carts, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats (six-wheel carts).
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
• Occasional climbing (using ladder).
• Occasional driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings and to other Dollar General stores.
• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

Dollar General is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits include health insurance options, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid leave where required by law, vacation, and other programs. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. See careers.dollargeneral.com/benefits for details.

Note: This position requires some travel with limited overnight stays.

Applications will remain open until a candidate is selected and has accepted.

New hire starting wage: $17.56 $23.71