STORE MANAGER - FIRESTONE, CO STORE #21869

Responsible for the management of all employees in the effective planning and implementation of all store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing and support.

Job Responsibility

• Recruits, selects, and retains qualified employees according to federal and state labor laws and Company policies; ensure store is properly staffed.

• Provides proper training for employees; conducts performance evaluations; identifies gaps for appropriate solutions and/or counseling, up to and including termination.

• Makes recommendations regarding employee pay rate and advancement.

• Communicates performance, conduct and safety expectations regularly; coordinates meetings and events to encourage safety, security and policies.

• Ensures that the store is appropriately staffed and effectively opened and closed each day. Opens the store a minimum of two times per week; closes the store a minimum of two times per week.

• Evaluates operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, profitability, and turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.

• Orders to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets; reviews ordering plan, seasonal direction and inventory management issues on a weekly basis; follows up on Basic Stock Replenishment (BSR)/cycle counts.

• Facilitates the efficient staging, stocking and storage of merchandise by following defined Company work processes.

• Ensures that all merchandise is presented according to established practices; utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.

• Maintains accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.

• Ensures the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to stated Company security practices and cash control procedures.

• Provides superior customer service leadership.

• Maintains a clean, well-organized store; facilitates a safe and secure working and shopping environment.

• Ensures that the store is adequately equipped with tools necessary to perform required tasks.

• Follows Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and Company communications; ensures employee compliance.

• Completes all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking or standing.

• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise.

• Some handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats, and rolltainers.

• Some lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.

• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level.

• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

• Occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning solutions.

• Occasional exposure to extreme cold in freezers.

• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet.

• Regular driving own vehicle to attend meetings, to other Dollar General stores, and to make deposits.

Job Qualifications

• 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 control.

• Ability to perform cash register functions to generate reports.

• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling and termination practices including legal compliance and internal processes.

• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, etc.)

• Good organization skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

• One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

License/Certification Required

Valid driver’s license