STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE IN RENO NV

About the role

The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in implementing store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and store needs. This role is designed to develop external candidates for a future Store Manager position and is intended for a limited period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
• Assist with store merchandising by facilitating and/or participating in staging, stocking and storage of merchandise; ensuring merchandise is presented according to established practices and store manager direction; properly utilizing merchandise fixtures, signing and pricing.
• Assist in all aspects of inventory management (including proper execution of damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork and facility controls); prepare and conduct inventories.
• Follow prescribed ordering practices to ensure meeting or exceeding 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 strict cashier accountability, key control and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of clean, well‑stocked stores; provide a safe environment for customers and employees.
• Operate the store in the store manager's absence.
• Review operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, labor, profitability, and inventory turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates.
• 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.
• Fast‑paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Note: This position requires some travel with limited overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Aligns motives,