Customer-Driven Retail Associate

Dollar General Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a retail associate to serve as the primary customer contact, assist in plan-o-gram setup, stock merchandise, and maintain displays. You will greet customers, handle transactions, and help keep the store clean and organized.

The role emphasizes teamwork, loss prevention, and delivering fast, friendly service in a high-volume environment. High school diploma preferred and prior retail experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; store merchandise.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and answer questions.
• Operate cash register and bag purchases; collect payment and give change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a retail associate to serve as the primary customer contact, assist in plan-o-gram setup, stock merchandise, and maintain displays. You will greet customers, handle transactions, and help keep the store clean and organized.

The role emphasizes teamwork, loss prevention, and delivering fast, friendly service in a high-volume environment. High school diploma preferred and prior retail experience a plus.