Customer-Focused Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Richmond, VA is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as a customer contact, assist with merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and keep the store clean. The role emphasizes customer service excellence and loss prevention practices.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, basic math and cash handling ability, and the physical capacity to lift up to 40 pounds regularly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow planograms.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in locating and purchasing merchandise.
• Operate cash register and process payments.
• Stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build displays.
• Clean store and maintain sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Planogram reading

Math skills

Cash register operation

Stock merchandise

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Job description

Dollar General in Richmond, VA is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as a customer contact, assist with merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and keep the store clean. The role emphasizes customer service excellence and loss prevention practices.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, basic math and cash handling ability, and the physical capacity to lift up to 40 pounds regularly.