Customer-First Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as a friendly point of contact for customers, help locate and purchase merchandise, and operate the cash register. The role involves stocking shelves, building displays, and maintaining store cleanliness to support profitability and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, basic math and cash handling ability, and the stamina to stand and walk during shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandising guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to operate cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and greet customers.
• Operate the cash register and scanner to total purchases and give change.
• Unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build displays.
• Keep the store clean and assist with side displays and merchandising tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Planogram compliance

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register use

Stock merchandising

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as a friendly point of contact for customers, help locate and purchase merchandise, and operate the cash register. The role involves stocking shelves, building displays, and maintaining store cleanliness to support profitability and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, basic math and cash handling ability, and the stamina to stand and walk during shifts.