STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE
Company: DOLLAR GENERAL
Location: Louisville
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
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. Dollar
General operates more than 18,000 stores in 47 states, and we're
still growing. Learn more about Dollar General at
www.dollargeneral.com.GENERAL SUMMARY:The Store Manager Candidate
supports the Store Manager in the effective implementation of all
store processes including employee supervision, staffing, inventory
management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and store needs.
This position is utilized to foster interactive development of an
external candidate for the Store Manager role and is to be held for
a limited period.DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Assist in
recruiting and staffing activities.Assist with store merchandising
by facilitating and/or participating in 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.KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS: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 (deposits, store keys, SAFE and STARS programs,
etc.)Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and
termination practices including legal compliance and internal
processes.Effective oral and written communication skills.Effective
interpersonal skills.Effective organization skills with attention
to detail.Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of
situations where limited standardization exists.Certain store
locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.WORK
EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:High school diploma or equivalent
strongly preferred. One year of experience in a retail environment
preferred for external candidatesCOMPETENCIES:Aligns motives,
values and beliefs with Dollar General values.Supports ownership by
tapping into the potential of others.Acts as a liaison between the
Store Support Center and store employees.Fosters cooperation and
collaboration.Interacts tactfully yet directly with employees and
maintains an open forum of exchange.Demonstrates responsiveness and
sensitivity to customer needs.Applies basic principles of retail
(i.e., ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow,
etc.).Provides continuous attention to development of
staff.Recruits, hires and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a
store need.Ensures store compliance to federal labor laws and
company policies and procedures.WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:Frequent walking and standing.Frequent bending,
stooping and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise
and unload trucks.Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment
such as hand-held scanners pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise
containers and carts, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats (six-wheel
carts).Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional
lifting of up to 55 pounds.Occasional climbing (using
ladder).Occasional driving/providing own transportation to make
bank deposits, attend management meetings and to other Dollar
General stores.Fast-paced environment; moderate noise
level.Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.Note: This
position requires some travel with limited overnight stays Dollar
General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Keywords: DOLLAR GENERAL, Louisville , STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE, Executive , Louisville, Kentucky
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