Store Manager: Lead Team, Inventory & Guest Experience

Dollar General; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store manager to oversee all employees and store operations in Lawton, OK. You will plan and implement store processes including ordering, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing and support to meet targets.

The role emphasizes staff recruitment, training, performance reviews, and adherence to safety and company policies while driving sales, profitability, and inventory control. Candidates should have a high school diploma and retail management experience preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Staff management

Staffing

Communication

Problem solving

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail management experience preferred

Tools

Cash register operations

Inventory scanning

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store manager to oversee all employees and store operations in Lawton, OK. You will plan and implement store processes including ordering, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing and support to meet targets.

The role emphasizes staff recruitment, training, performance reviews, and adherence to safety and company policies while driving sales, profitability, and inventory control. Candidates should have a high school diploma and retail management experience preferred.