Store Manager: Lead People, Performance & Profit

Dollar General Corporation; Blue Grass (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager to lead all store operations in a fast-paced retail environment. You will recruit, train, and supervise staff, ensure accurate cash handling, inventory control, and adherence to company policies while driving sales and profitability.

Responsibilities include opening/closing shifts, managing payroll and scheduling, supervising customer service, and maintaining a clean, safe store.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select and retain qualified employees according to federal and state labor laws and company policies; ensure store is properly staffed.
• Provide proper training for employees; conduct performance evaluations; identify gaps for appropriate solutions and/or counseling, up to and including termination.
• Make recommendations regarding employee pay rate and advancement.
• Communicate performance, conduct and safety expectations regularly; coordinate meetings and events to encourage safety, security and policies.
• Ensure that the store is appropriately staffed and effectively opened and closed each day; personally open the store a minimum of two times per week; personally close the store a minimum of two times per week.
• Evaluate operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, profitability, and turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Order to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets; review ordering plan, seasonal direction and inventory management issues on a weekly basis; follow up on Basic Stock Replenishment (BSR)/cycle counts.
• Facilitate the efficient staging, stocking and storage of merchandise by following defined company work processes.
• Ensure that all merchandise is presented according to established practices; utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
• Ensure the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to stated company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized store; facilitate a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
• Ensure that store is adequately equipped with tools necessary to perform required tasks.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications; ensure employee compliance.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Skills

Staffing planning

Training & evaluations

Payroll knowledge

Cash handling

Inventory management

Customer service leadership

Compliance knowledge

Team communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Manager to lead all store operations in a fast-paced retail environment. You will recruit, train, and supervise staff, ensure accurate cash handling, inventory control, and adherence to company policies while driving sales and profitability.

Responsibilities include opening/closing shifts, managing payroll and scheduling, supervising customer service, and maintaining a clean, safe store.