STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - 21 and older only - ATHENS, AL
On-siteAthens, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Conduct store operations in the Store Manager's absence, including opening and closing procedures, merchandising, and inventory management. Assist with recruiting, staffing, and training while ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies. Manage financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, and bank deposits, and review operating statements to identify business trends and expense control opportunities. Maintain a clean, safe environment for customers and employees by following all SOPs and safety protocols. Operate cash registers, handle merchandise, and complete required paperwork and documentation. Travel to other locations for meetings and deposits.
Required Qualifications
- 21 and older
- Athens, AL
- 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
- 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 and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists
- Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience in a retail environment
- 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)
- Occasional driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings and to other Dollar General stores
- Note: This position requires some travel with limited overnight stays
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred
- One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates
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