{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ecf1d794cef67c73e962e3cd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ecf1d794cef67c73e962e3cd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ecf1d794cef67c73e962e3cd","title":"STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE","description":"Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. 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. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. 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:\nDollar 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. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.\nJob Details:\nGENERAL SUMMARY:\n\nThe 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.\n\nDUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\n\nAssist in recruiting and staffing activities.\nAssist 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.\nAssist in all aspects of inventory management (including proper execution of damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork and facility controls); prepare and conduct inventories.\nFollow prescribed ordering practices to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets.\nProvide superior customer service leadership.\nAct as a role model by following company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook, SOP manual and company communications.\nParticipate in store opening and closing activities.\nEnsure the safe deposit of all company funds in the designated bank.\nAssist in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.\nAssist in the maintenance of clean, well-stocked stores; provide a safe environment for customers and employees.\nOperate store in store manager’s absence.\nReview operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, labor, profitability, and inventory turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.\nComplete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.\nQualifications:\nKNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:\n\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.\nAbility to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.\nKnowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit controls.\nAbility to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including those necessary to generate reports.\nKnowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.\nKnowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, SAFE and STARS programs, etc.)\nKnowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices including legal compliance and internal processes.\nEffective oral and written communication skills.\nEffective interpersonal skills.\nEffective organization skills with attention to detail.\nAbility to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.\nCertain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.\n\nWORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.\nOne year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates\nCOMPETENCIES:\nAligns motives, values and beliefs with Dollar General values.\nSupports ownership by tapping into the potential of others.\nActs as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.\nFosters cooperation and collaboration.\nInteracts tactfully yet directly with employees and maintains an open forum of exchange.\nDemonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.\nApplies basic principles of retail (i.e., ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow, etc.).\nProvides continuous attention to development of staff.\nRecruits, hires and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a store need.\nEnsures store compliance to federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.\nWORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nFrequent walking and standing.\nFrequent bending, stooping and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks.\nFrequent 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).\nFrequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; 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We value each and every one of our employees. 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. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. 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:\nDollar 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. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.\nJob Details:\nGENERAL SUMMARY:\n\nThe 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.\n\nDUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\n\nAssist in recruiting and staffing activities.\nAssist 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.\nAssist in all aspects of inventory management (including proper execution of damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork and facility controls); prepare and conduct inventories.\nFollow prescribed ordering practices to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets.\nProvide superior customer service leadership.\nAct as a role model by following company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook, SOP manual and company communications.\nParticipate in store opening and closing activities.\nEnsure the safe deposit of all company funds in the designated bank.\nAssist in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.\nAssist in the maintenance of clean, well-stocked stores; provide a safe environment for customers and employees.\nOperate store in store manager’s absence.\nReview operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, labor, profitability, and inventory turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.\nComplete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.\nQualifications:\nKNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:\n\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.\nAbility to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.\nKnowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit controls.\nAbility to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including those necessary to generate reports.\nKnowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.\nKnowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, SAFE and STARS programs, etc.)\nKnowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices including legal compliance and internal processes.\nEffective oral and written communication skills.\nEffective interpersonal skills.\nEffective organization skills with attention to detail.\nAbility to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.\nCertain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.\n\nWORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.\nOne year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates\nCOMPETENCIES:\nAligns motives, values and beliefs with Dollar General values.\nSupports ownership by tapping into the potential of others.\nActs as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.\nFosters cooperation and collaboration.\nInteracts tactfully yet directly with employees and maintains an open forum of exchange.\nDemonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.\nApplies basic principles of retail (i.e., ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow, etc.).\nProvides continuous attention to development of staff.\nRecruits, hires and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a store need.\nEnsures store compliance to federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.\nWORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nFrequent walking and standing.\nFrequent bending, stooping and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks.\nFrequent 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).\nFrequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; 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