About this role
This Store Manager Candidate role supports the Store Manager by handling staffing, inventory, merchandising, and cash controls in a retail DG store for a limited period, with a focus on developing external candidates for the Store Manager position.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit and staff employees
- Manage inventory and merchandising
- Open/close store
- Analyze operating statements
- Maintain cash controls and store security
Technical Overview
Not applicable; retail store operations and cashier systems.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mid-level store operations candidate with 1+ year of retail experience, strong inventory and cash-handling capabilities, and a customer-service focus. They should be capable of staffing, merchandising, and driving in-stock targets while adhering to DG policies.
Must-Have Skills
Ability to read and interpret documentsAbility to perform mathematical calculationsKnowledge of cash handling proceduresAbility to learn IBM cash register functionsKnowledge of inventory management and merchandisingKnowledge of cashsafety and security policies
Nice-to-Have Skills
Bilingual Spanish speakers (preferred)
Tools & Platforms
IBM Cash Register
Required Skills
store managementrecruitmentstaffinginventory managementmerchandisingcash handlingbank depositsPOSIBM cash registerpricingsignageSOPcycle countsbasic stock replenishmentBSropen/closecustomer servicesafety
Hard Skills
Inventory managementMerchandisingCash handling proceduresIBM cash register functionsStockingDamages and markdowns managementCycle countsBasic Stock Replenishment (BSR)Pricing and signageSOP manualCashier accountabilityBank depositsSafety proceduresLoss preventionStaffing and schedulingCustomer service leadershipOpen/close store operationsReading and interpreting documentsMathematical calculations
Soft Skills
Effective oral and written communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills with attention to detailProblem solvingTeam leadershipAdaptabilityCustomer focusTime management
Keywords for Your Resume
store managerstore manager candidatedollar generalretailinventory managementcash handlingcashier accountabilitybank depositsBSRBasic Stock Replenishmentcycle countsmerchandisingsignagepricingstaffingrecruitingtrainingopen and closeSOP manualemployee handbookbilingual spanishhigh school diplomacustomer service
Deal Breakers
Must be 21+? (not explicitly stated in qualifications but noted in some postings)
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