Licensing Senior Specialist

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview Obtains and maintains all business licenses required to operate and offer a full product line to customers. These licenses include general business licenses based on gross receipts and inventory, beer and wine licenses, tobacco licenses, health permits, and other licenses as required. Researches, prepares, files, processes, and remits appropriate applications and payments to comply with the rules and regulations as prescribed in each jurisdiction. Assists in maintaining various licensing and property tax databases. Conducts extensive tracking of project completion through specialized spreadsheets with respect to new store research and expected license dates. Prepares, reviews, and remits applications to include personal information of officers and field personnel where appropriate. Partners with field leadership and other SSC partners, vendors, and licensing officials to facilitate the competition of all store and manager level requirements related to selling alcohol and tobacco products. Encouraged to provide recommendations for process improvements. Duties & Responsibilities Obtaining and maintaining licenses for assigned stores, including operational, alcohol, and tobacco licenses. This will include: Researching, coordinating, preparing, processing, and remitting assigned license applications and payments to the appropriate jurisdictions. Reviewing license renewals and tax payments for accuracy including any changes made based on historical and/or third party data. Collaborating with the appropriate teams to gather sensitive information such as fingerprints, background checks, Officer and Field PII, redacting leases, site surveys, and coordinating hearings with field leadership and attorneys. Coordinating regularly with third party legal counsel to obtain new licenses and work through issues. Partnering with Operations, Merchandising, Store Facilities Maintenance, company officers, and Landlords where needed to obtain relevant information related to obtaining licenses and working with the field and jurisdictions to schedule and resolve any outstanding licensing requirements. This may include inspections, background checks, disclosures, and training while relaying relevant information to the proper teams for resolution. Assists with maintenance of various licensing databases to account for all license jurisdictions, applications, tax payments, and register restrictions in addition to licensing compliance efforts by recording and sending new licenses, set guides, and required signage to newly licensed stores. Creates and maintains new license projections for alcohol and tobacco sales and assists Manager with monthly licensing milestone updates and project status delays. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Good organizational, planning, and proactive prioritization skills to meet and maintain stringent deadlines and accomplish goals. Ability to work proficiently with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. Ability to interact with government jurisdictions and other departments to obtain relevant information and make appropriate decisions. Ability to work independently, as part of a group, and in gray areas to solve challenges. Ability to review data, breakdown critical decision points, and effectively communicate any challenges. Ability to negotiate complex issues with jurisdictions, and other internal departments to find common ground and leverage beneficial outcomes. Solution based problem-solving skills. Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations. Qualifications Bachelor Degree in business or related field preferred. Two to four years of licensing, operations, or communications experience required. Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Basic knowledge of general office accounting preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr ∙ Elijah House Foundation