Dollar General

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Job Details

General Summary:

Plans, directs and controls the selection and purchase of merchandise. Develops merchandising strategy, including merchandise assortment, sales planning and pricing. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute strategic buying and merchandising objectives to achieve Company sales and profit goals.
• Provide accurate and timely financial management information including reports that summarize business activity and financial position in areas of sales and customer buying trends.
• Responsible for overall leadership as it relates to trend direction, competition and market share.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership in the development of information services and technology that link with company mission and business initiatives.
• Develop long-term, close vendor relationships that endorse and enhance the Company’s customer service focus, and support overall growth of the business. Ensure maintenance of consistent and productive vendor relationships.
• Create a work environment that fosters commitment, energy, execution and speed.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated results-oriented financial leadership.
• Strong financial analysis skills sufficient to technical, operational and strategic leadership to management in the areas of financial controls and forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand and help problem-solve issues faced by high-growth retailers. Ability to give strategic direction in matters of merchandising.
• Strong problem solving skills, utilizing technical expertise and good business judgment in support of operational and strategic objectives.
• The ability to manage in a high-growth, rapidly changing corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results by leveraging resources, maintaining tough expense control, and managing key initiatives effectively.
• Ability to effectively recruit, assess and develop personnel. Strong “hands-on” performance management abilities.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to make the tough decisions while at the same time maintaining a solid working relationship with the other members of the senior management team.

Work Experience &/or Education:

• At least 10-15 years of retail leadership experience with 5 or more years executive management experience in a large multi-unit retailing company. 
• Prefer experience in a billion dollar plus retail growth company.
• Bachelor's degree in business or merchandising required; MBA preferred

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