Manager in Training at Dirt Cheap Store

Greenwood, MS 38930

About the Job

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Financial oversight of all sales and profit goals. Achievement of superior results by developing and implementing strategies for merchandising, margin management, expense control and shrinkage reduction
Provide outstanding customer service through the formation and proper scheduling of an engaged workforce. Establish, model, and monitor service expectations in accordance with company guidelines
Formulate and execute plans for the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and development of store associates. Support and meet company expectations for employee retention and developing leadership talent
With appropriate oversight, ensure that the Assistant Store Manager remains primarily responsible for and carries out his or her own management and supervisory responsibilities
Perform all functions of opening and closing the store as needed
Develop and support a team-oriented environment with Assistant Managers and all other associates of store
Monitor and assist direct reports in ensuring freight flow, merchandise maintenance, and operational controls are maintained to company standards
Timely and accurate completion of all internal reporting processes
Maintain building, grounds, and equipment in good repair
Additional responsibilities to be determined as business needs arise
Ability to operate store equipment (including but not limited to telephone, copiers, fax machines, computers, forklifts, etc.)
Ability to process merchandise information through store computer system, register and complete all required paperwork
Ability to move throughout all areas of the store; sales floor, receiving, register areas, including the outside perimeter of the store
Ability to travel between stores with some overnight stays required

Requirements

Must be relocatable
High School diploma or equivalent required
Higher education, including two and four-year degrees related to business management preferred, but not required
Minimum of three years store management experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business, or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process
Possess the ability to effectively manage in a professional work environment
The ability to exercise sound judgment
Efficient planning, prioritization and implementation of detailed instructions
The ability to learn and communicate new information and processes to all associates within company standards
Comprehension of selling and service skills
Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills
Move objects up to and exceeding 200 pounds with reasonable accommodation. Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must Have Valid Driver's License - Ability to work Weekends and Holidays- Must be able to Travel(10%)- Computer Skills- 5 years of supervisor/leadership skills required- Dependable Transportation

Salary Description

$45,000 per year