STORE MANAGER - DG MARKET - 21 and older only - MS

Dollar General Store Manager

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.

Job Duties and Essential Job Functions :

While responsible for all employees and total store processes, the Store Manager's specialized areas include :

• Review operating statements to identify the store's business trends including sales, profitability, expense control opportunities, potential shrink improvement, etc.
• Maintain positive trends and ensure compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures manual, policies and work processes.
• Review Ad / Planner ordering plans. Review Perishable and Food ordering processes to maximize sales and minimize markdowns.
• Ensure store meets or exceeds in-stock targets. Validate (Find Fill Fix) processes and 7 day work flow.
• Facilitate efficient staging, stocking and storage of merchandise.
• Ensure that all merchandise is presented according to established practices and plans. Utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.
• Control damages and markdowns.
• Manages store budget. Maintain strict cashier accountability, key control, scanning accuracy and adherence to stated company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Ensure that qualified and high performing store employees are recruited, interviewed, selected, hired, trained, assigned tasks and retained. Develop and maintain employee work schedules in coordination with Assistant Manager.
• Supervise and ensure Front-End Lead associates as well as authorized key carriers are trained in proper store operations and the supervision of store employees.
• Evaluated employee performance and addresses employee performance and / or conduct issues through coaching, counseling and when necessary the termination process.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state labor laws and company policies. Recommend pay rates and advancement. Properly address employee leave requests.
• Ensure that staff obtains all required local and state food handling certifications.
• Ensure store is appropriately staffed and opened and closed in a timely manner each day based on the store's posted store hours.
• Ensure that store regularly meets safety, food handling and sanitation standards. Plan and lead staff meetings and events to encourage safety, security and policies.
• Represent store and cooperate with all governmental regulatory agencies. Communicate and implement corporate and area initiatives relating to human resources, products, pricing and merchandise presentation.
• Provide superior customer service leadership. Ensure customers' needs and requests are routinely addressed in an efficient and timely manner. Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations.
• Ensure store equipment is adequate and functional to perform required tasks. Recommend additional or alternative equipment if needed.
• Confirm paperwork and documentation is completed according to guidelines and deadlines.

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Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.