Store Manager in Training: Merchandising & Ops

Dollar General Corporation; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation in Palatka, FL is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager by supervising staff, managing inventory, stocking and receiving, merchandising, and completing paperwork to keep store operations on track.

The role is designed to foster the development of an external candidate for the Store Manager position and will be held for a limited period, with emphasis on leadership, adherence to policy, and strong customer service.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising by 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.

Skills

Reading and interpreting docs

Mathematical calculations

Cash handling procedures

IBM cash register functions

Inventory management

Safety and security policies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation in Palatka, FL is seeking a Store Manager Candidate to support the Store Manager by supervising staff, managing inventory, stocking and receiving, merchandising, and completing paperwork to keep store operations on track.

The role is designed to foster the development of an external candidate for the Store Manager position and will be held for a limited period, with emphasis on leadership, adherence to policy, and strong customer service.