About the job
Join a team that values your contributions: At Dollar General, our mission revolves around Serving Others! We appreciate every member of our workforce. If you're ready to embark on an exciting career in one of our numerous store locations, distribution centers, or support centers, we offer a variety of career paths. We pride ourselves on being more than just a retail company; we embrace the unique strengths and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. Your individuality truly makes a significant impact at Dollar General. Are you ready to make a difference? Start your journey with Dollar General today!
Company Overview:
Dollar General Corporation has been providing exceptional value to shoppers for over 80 years. Our mission is to help customers Save time. Save money. Every day.® We offer a wide range of frequently used products—including food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items—all at consistently low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Discover more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.
General Summary:
The Assistant Store Manager plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, organized store with a strong customer-first focus. Under the guidance of the Store Manager, you will assist in supervising store employees, managing merchandise presentation, completing paperwork, and preparing deposits. Additionally, you'll perform stocking and cashiering functions, and undertake other tasks as necessary to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction while safeguarding company assets and minimizing losses.
Duties and Essential Job Functions:
- Lead by example in delivering outstanding customer service; greet and assist customers while efficiently operating the cash register and scanner.
- Open and close the store at least two days per week.
- Support the Store Manager with employee scheduling, training, conducting safety meetings, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Adhere to company processes for managing merchandise, including receiving, unpacking, stocking, and creating merchandise displays.
- Help maintain accurate inventory levels by managing damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
- Assist with the implementation and upkeep of planograms to ensure merchandise is displayed according to established practices.
- Ensure the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control, adherence to company security protocols, and cash control procedures; authorize refunds and overrides, count register tills, and perform deposit preparations.