STORE MANAGER - COLUMBIA, TN STORE #12735

Dollar General; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Columbia, TN seeks a Store Manager to lead daily store operations, staff performance, inventory, and customer service. You will plan, organize, and execute processes that drive sales and compliance.

The role requires recruiting, training, evaluating staff, managing scheduling, and ensuring safe, welcoming stores. Prior retail management experience preferred; a valid driver's license is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; retail management experience preferred.
• Ability to recruit, train, and develop store staff.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and company policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read diagrams, safety rules, and procedures manuals.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees according to labor laws and company policies; ensure store is properly staffed.
• Provide training; conduct evaluations; identify gaps for coaching or termination as needed.
• Make recommendations regarding pay rate and advancement.
• Communicate performance, safety, and policy expectations; coordinate meetings and events.
• Ensure the store is staffed and opened/closed; open at least twice weekly and close at least twice weekly.
• Evaluate operating statements to identify trends (sales, profitability, turn), expenses, shrink, and errors.
• Order to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plan, season direction, and cycle counts.
• Facilitate staging, stocking, and storage following company processes.
• Ensure merchandise presentation, pricing, and signage meet standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels; control damages, markdowns, and paperwork.
• Ensure financial integrity through cashier accountability and cash controls.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe store environment.
• Ensure store is equipped with necessary tools.
• Follow SOPs, handbook, and company communications; ensure compliance.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation on time.

Skills

People management

Staffing

Training & coaching

Customer service leadership

Safety & compliance

Cash handling

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail management experience (1 year preferred)

Tools

Cash register

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Dollies / rolltainers

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the management of all employees in the effective planning and implementation of all store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing and support.

Job Responsibility

• Recruits, selects, and retains qualified employees according to federal and state labor laws and Company policies; ensure store is properly staffed.
• Provides proper training for employees; conducts performance evaluations; identifies gaps for appropriate solutions and/or counseling, up to and including termination.
• Makes recommendations regarding employee pay rate and advancement.
• Communicates performance, conduct and safety expectations regularly; coordinates meetings and events to encourage safety, security and policies.
• Ensures that the store is appropriately staffed and effectively opened and closed each day. Opens the store a minimum of two times per week; closes the store a minimum of two times per week.
• Evaluates operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, profitability, and turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Orders to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets; reviews ordering plan, seasonal direction and inventory management issues on a weekly basis; follows up on Basic Stock Replenishment (BSR)/cycle counts.
• Facilitates the efficient staging, stocking and storage of merchandise by following defined Company work processes.
• Ensures that all merchandise is presented according to established practices; utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.
• Maintains accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
• Ensures the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to stated Company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Provides superior customer service leadership.
• Maintains a clean, well-organized store; facilitates a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
• Ensures that the store is adequately equipped with tools necessary to perform required tasks.
• Follows Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and Company communications; ensures employee compliance.
• Completes all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking or standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise.
• Some handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats, and rolltainers.
• Some lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning solutions.
• Occasional exposure to extreme cold in freezers.
• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet.
• Regular driving own vehicle to attend meetings, to other Dollar General stores, and to make deposits.

Job Qualifications

• 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 control.
• Ability to perform cash register functions to 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 (deposits, store keys, etc.)
• Good organization skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

License/Certification Required

Valid driver’s license

About Us

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

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. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

About The Team

Dollar General is pleased to offer a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Available benefit programs include health insurance coverage options, a variety of supplemental programs, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave (where required by law), vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and many more. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. See careers.dollargeneral.com/benefits for additional details. This position may be eligible for short-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance.