Customer-First Sales Associate – Fast-Paced Retail

Dollar General; Columbia (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to be a friendly point of contact for shoppers. You will help customers locate and purchase items, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. This role requires teamwork and the ability to follow planograms and safety policies.

High school diploma preferred; basic math and cash handling skills are important. The position involves standing, bending, and lifting merchandise as part of daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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 total purchases, collect payment, and bag merchandise.
• Follow merchandise processes including stocking, restocking, and rotating goods.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safety policies

Cash handling

Planogram reading

Merchandise stocking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to be a friendly point of contact for shoppers. You will help customers locate and purchase items, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. This role requires teamwork and the ability to follow planograms and safety policies.

High school diploma preferred; basic math and cash handling skills are important. The position involves standing, bending, and lifting merchandise as part of daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.