Another New Store

[W. Gray]

This morning's paper mentions that the Elk County General Store had opened a new location on Wabash. This location will house furniture and large appliances. I wonder if this is new or used?

The Howard Pool also received a $1,000 donation from the Legacy Foundation.

[frawin]

Waldo, who is Putting the General Store in Howard and where is it going yo be Located?
Do any of you know? Thanks

[jprxmkt]

This morning's paper mentions that the Elk County General Store had opened a new location on Wabash. This location will house furniture and large appliances. I wonder if this is new or used?

Dorothy Tiffany is expanding into where the Dave's Market/Prairie Market/Associated Shippers/Sweet & Spicy  building was, right north of the library.  It will be used furniture and appliances.

[W. Gray]

Waldo, who is Putting the General Store in Howard and where is it going yo be Located?
Do any of you know? Thanks

It is a Dollar General store. I dont know if someone local is franchising or if it is a company store.

It is on the east side of K-99 from the intersection with Monroe. There was an item in the paper this morning that the store is hooking into the sewer system at the manhole cover location on Monroe.

Here is the location and the manhole cover in the lower part of the photo.

[W. Gray]

Here is information on the assistant store manager



Title    ASST STORE MGR, 1234 KS HWY 99, HOWARD KS
Job Description    Let's Grow Together! We are a fast-moving Fortune 200 publicly-traded company with more than 12,000 stores and 12 distribution centers in 43 states, growing by hundreds of stores each year. We work in an energetic atmosphere that embraces innovation and teamwork. At Dollar General, you can see a clear and fast path to career growth and success. We are committed to attracting talented and motivated people who can advance our mission of "Serving Others."


GENERAL SUMMARY:

Supervise store employees. Assist with efficient management of inventory and effective presentation of merchandise. Ensure a safe working environment while providing for the protection of company assets.


DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    Open the store a minimum of two days per week; close the store a minimum of two days per week.
    Authorize and sign for refunds and overrides; count register; deposit money in 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.
    Manage store in Store Manager's absence.
    Assist Store Manager, as directed, with scheduling employees; enter payroll information into computer.
    Assist Store Manager, as directed, in providing adequate training for employees.
    Review operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, profitability, and turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
    Order drop-shipments and other areas of store as designated by store manager.
    Follow prescribed ordering practices to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets; review ordering plan, seasonal direction and inventory management issues on a weekly basis.
    Assist with the efficient staging, stocking and storage of merchandise; unload trucks.
    Ensure that merchandise is presented according to established practices and Store Manager direction; utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.
    Assist in plan-o-gram implementation and maintenance.
    Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
    Conduct safety meetings; help to maintain a clean, well-organized store and facilitate a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
    Provide superior customer service leadership.
    Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications. Assist Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance
    Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.


KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
    Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
    Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
    Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions to generate reports.
    Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
    Effective oral and written communication skills.
    Effective interpersonal skills.
    Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, SAFE program, etc.)
    Good organization skills with attention to detail.
    Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.


WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

    High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
    One year of experience in a retail environment and six months supervisory experience preferred.


Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

[Wilma]

What is the salary?  I might consider coming out of retirement.

[W. Gray]

What is the salary?  I might consider coming out of retirement.

There is some information on the web that Dollar General assistant managers make around $30,000 but can get bonuses and commissions. Most of the sites I read state that the hours run more than 40 per week.

[W. Gray]

Information on the web has Dollar General having these requirements dated January 27, 2016, for Howard, KS

Sales Associate
Store Clerk-Temporary
Lead Sales Associate (2)
Assistant Store Manager

I searched through the Prairie Star and could not find any advertisements, so don't know where they are looking for people.

[frawin]

Waldo, why don't you Move Back to Howard and run for Mayor. You know more about what is Happening in Howard, than anyone else. I would even donate Money to your Campaign Fund. At least you put out more information than anyone else. You could Start a Weekly or Monthly Paper and Call it WALDOS RAG.

[W. Gray]

I suspect Richard Clark is doing just fine. Same with the county commissioners.

If the majority of the electorate does not like what they are doing, he and they will be voted out.