Customer-Focused Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General; Malden (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, stock and display products, and maintain store cleanliness. This role supports profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting assets.

The position involves greeting customers, handling cash, stocking merchandise, and ensuring shelves are presented according to planograms in a fast-paced retail 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 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 displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Cash register

Stock merchandise

Planograms

Safety policies

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, stock and display products, and maintain store cleanliness. This role supports profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting assets.

The position involves greeting customers, handling cash, stocking merchandise, and ensuring shelves are presented according to planograms in a fast-paced retail environment.