Dollar General
STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE IN TEXARKANA, TX
Dollar General, Texarkana, Texas, United States, 75503
Overview
Work Where You Matter. At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others. We value each and every one of our employees. We provide a wide range of career opportunities in Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or Private Fleet Team. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. We help shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day by offering everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. 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; ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices and store manager direction; properly utilizing merchandise fixtures, signing and pricing of merchandise. Assist in all aspects of inventory management (including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork and facility controls); prepare and conduct inventories. Follow prescribed ordering practices to meet or exceed 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 cashier accountability, key control and adherence to security practices and cash control procedures. Maintain clean, well-stocked stores; provide a safe environment for customers and employees. Operate store in the store manager’s absence. Review operating statements to identify business trends (sales, labor, profitability, inventory turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors. Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines. QUALIFICATIONS
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 including 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 in varied situations with limited standardization. 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 candidates. 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. 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 (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 checkout, 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 lifting up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting up to 55 pounds. Occasional climbing (ladder). Occasional driving or providing own transportation to bank deposits, management meetings and other Dollar General stores. Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Note: This position may require some travel with limited overnight stays. Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
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Work Where You Matter. At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others. We value each and every one of our employees. We provide a wide range of career opportunities in Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or Private Fleet Team. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. We help shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day by offering everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. 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; ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices and store manager direction; properly utilizing merchandise fixtures, signing and pricing of merchandise. Assist in all aspects of inventory management (including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork and facility controls); prepare and conduct inventories. Follow prescribed ordering practices to meet or exceed 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 cashier accountability, key control and adherence to security practices and cash control procedures. Maintain clean, well-stocked stores; provide a safe environment for customers and employees. Operate store in the store manager’s absence. Review operating statements to identify business trends (sales, labor, profitability, inventory turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors. Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines. QUALIFICATIONS
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 including 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 in varied situations with limited standardization. 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 candidates. 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. 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 (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 checkout, 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 lifting up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting up to 55 pounds. Occasional climbing (ladder). Occasional driving or providing own transportation to bank deposits, management meetings and other Dollar General stores. Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Note: This position may require some travel with limited overnight stays. Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
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