Customer-Focused Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to serve customers in our store. You will help shoppers locate and purchase merchandise, operate the register, stock shelves, and maintain clean, organized aisles.

The role emphasizes friendly service, cash handling, and adherence to store policies to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates are reliable, able to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 pounds, and work a flexible schedule.

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, make change, bag merchandise.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Planogram adherence

Cash handling

Math basics

Cash register functions

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to serve customers in our store. You will help shoppers locate and purchase merchandise, operate the register, stock shelves, and maintain clean, organized aisles.

The role emphasizes friendly service, cash handling, and adherence to store policies to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates are reliable, able to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 pounds, and work a flexible schedule.