STORE MANAGER – ELBA, AL STORE #31910

Dollar General External; Elba (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General External in Elba, Alabama is seeking a Store Manager to oversee all store operations, including ordering, receiving, stocking, merchandising, staffing and customer service leadership.

You will recruit and train staff, conduct evaluations, enforce safety and cash control procedures, and drive sales while maintaining a clean, well-organized store environment. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret safety rules, diagrams, and operating manuals.
• Perform basic math for pricing, discounts and inventory.
• Maintain cash handling accuracy and deposit controls.
• Generate reports from cash register systems.
• Apply inventory and merchandising practices consistently.
• Communicate clearly with employees and customers.
• Lead and train staff, including evaluations and coaching.
• Know recruiting, interviewing, and termination practices.
• Follow cash, facility and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and retain qualified staff while ensuring proper staffing.
• Provide training, conduct performance evaluations, and counsel when needed.
• Ensure store is properly staffed and opened/closed per schedule.
• Monitor sales, profitability, and inventory trends to identify opportunities.
• Manage ordering and stock levels to meet in-stock targets.
• Present merchandise according to company standards and pricing.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and cash controls.
• Deliver superior customer service leadership and a clean store.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling procedures

Cash register functions

Inventory management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recruiting and hiring practices

Policy compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year management experience in retail (preferred)

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Two-wheel dollies

Rolltainers

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