DISTRICT MANAGER CANDIDATE - A (Austin / San Antonio)

District Manager Candidate

Dollar General (NYSE : DG) is a Fortune 200 company with more than 15,400 retail locations in 44 states, 16 distribution centers and 135,000 employees that embody our mission of Serving Others each and every day. We work in an energetic atmosphere that embraces innovation, diversity and teamwork, all while keeping our customers and communities at the center of everything we do! At Dollar General, employees have numerous growth and development career opportunities through award-winning training and being part of one of Americas fastest-growing retailers. Apply today and lets grow together!

General Summary

The District Manager Candidate (DMC) position is part of a 3-phase, multi-unit management training program for candidates with a combination of retail experience and strong leadership skills. For the first two phases, the DMC will be in a Store Manager role for approximately one year in locations with increasing complexity. After successful completion of the Store Manager portion of the program, they will progress to phase 3 of the program where they will oversee multiple stores within a District.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

Phase 1 and 2 as a Store Manager :

• Recruit, select and retain qualified employees according to federal and state labor laws and company policies; make recommendations regarding employee pay rate and advancement
• Provide proper training for employees; conduct performance evaluations; identify gaps for appropriate solutions and / or counseling, up to and including termination.
• 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.
• 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.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications; ensure employee compliance.
• Partner with mentor District Manager to review store and district level reports, observe an inventory, cover upcoming changes, etc.
• Complete store visits with Loss Prevention Manager.
• Attend meetings and store visits with the Region Director on an as needed basis.

Phase 3 as a Multi-Store Leader :

Knowledge and Skills

Work Experience and / or Education

Note : This position requires weekly travel with limited overnight stays; a current driver's license and acceptable driving history is required. Upon completion of the program, candidate may be required to relocate within an assigned area or be removed from the program.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.