Customer-First Sales Associate: Cashier & Merchandising

Dollar General; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to act as a primary contact for customers, assist in locating and purchasing merchandise, and operate the point-of-sale system. The role includes stocking, cleaning, and supporting store profitability while protecting company assets.

The position emphasizes friendly customer service, accurate cash handling, and adherence to planograms and display guidelines in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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

• Greet and assist customers with a friendly, proactive approach.
• Operate the cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases, collect payment, and bag merchandise.
• Follow merchandise processes: unpack, stock, restock, rotate merchandise, and build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Cash handling

Planogram reading

Stock merchandising

Cash register operation

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Handheld scanner

Pricing gun

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to act as a primary contact for customers, assist in locating and purchasing merchandise, and operate the point-of-sale system. The role includes stocking, cleaning, and supporting store profitability while protecting company assets.

The position emphasizes friendly customer service, accurate cash handling, and adherence to planograms and display guidelines in a fast-paced retail environment.