Customer-Driven Sales Associate | Cashier & Merchandiser

Dollar General; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as a primary customer contact, assist shoppers, operate the cash register, stock and rotate merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes cash handling accuracy, safety awareness, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with frequent walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and exposure to varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Planogram compliance

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register operations

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Dollies / rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as a primary customer contact, assist shoppers, operate the cash register, stock and rotate merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes cash handling accuracy, safety awareness, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with frequent walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and exposure to varying conditions.