Customer-First Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in California is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, help locate and purchase merchandise, operate the cash register, stock and rotate items, and keep the store clean and welcoming.

The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate cash handling, planogram compliance, teamwork, safety awareness, and willingness to perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience with cash handling and checkout operations.
• Ability to read planograms and follow merchandise guides.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and stock merchandise up to 40 lb.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer purchases; collect payment and bag merchandise.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving area, and set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Stock management

Planogram compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in California is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, help locate and purchase merchandise, operate the cash register, stock and rotate items, and keep the store clean and welcoming.

The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate cash handling, planogram compliance, teamwork, safety awareness, and willingness to perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.