Working at Dollar General: Reviews, Salaries, and Jobs

Title 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 Act as a role model by following company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook, SOP manual and company communications Location Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities 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 Review operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, labor, profitability, and inventory turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers Salary Operate store in store manager's absence Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including those necessary to generate reports Demonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs moderate noise level Job Description Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others We value each and every one of our employees Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General How would you like to Serve Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive Company Overview Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years Dollar General helps shoppers Save time Save money Every day dollargeneral us html Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY Assist in recruiting and staffing activities Assist with store merchandising by facilitating and/or participating in staging, stocking and storage of merchandise and properly utilizing merchandise fixtures, signing and pricing of merchandise prepare and conduct inventories stock targets Participate in store opening and closing activities Assist in the maintenance of clean, well stocked stores Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines 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 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 Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred COMPETENCIES 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 Applies basic principles of retail (i e , ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow, etc ) Recruits, hires and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a store need 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) Fast paced environment Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions Note This position requires some travel with limited overnight stays Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer Responsibilities • 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 • DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Ensuring that merchandise is presented according to established practices and store manager direction • Assist in all aspects of inventory management (including proper execution of damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork and facility controls) • Follow prescribed ordering practices to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in • Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices • Interacts tactfully yet directly with employees and maintains an open forum of exchange • Occasional driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings and to other Dollar General stores Requirements • Qualifications • KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS • Effective oral and written communication skills • Effective interpersonal skills • Effective organization skills with attention to detail • WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION • One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates • WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Benefits • Provide superior customer service leadership • Provide a safe environment for customers and employees • Provides continuous attention to development of staff About We are not just a retail company we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings Learn more about Dollar General at www com/about 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 Ensures store compliance to federal labor laws and company policies and 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