Customer-First Retail Associate

Dollar General; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate in the United States to assist customers with locating and purchasing merchandise and to operate the cash register. You will stock, rotate, and display merchandise, keep the store clean, and help set up sidewalk displays.

The role emphasizes safe store practices and friendly customer interactions. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, basic math, and familiarity with cash handling.

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

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment and make change.
• 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 skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram literacy

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register hardware

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate in the United States to assist customers with locating and purchasing merchandise and to operate the cash register. You will stock, rotate, and display merchandise, keep the store clean, and help set up sidewalk displays.

The role emphasizes safe store practices and friendly customer interactions. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, basic math, and familiarity with cash handling.