Customer-Focused Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General Corporation; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is hiring a Sales Associate to serve customers, operate the cash register, stock and display merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. You will greet shoppers, assist with locating items, and ensure accurate checkout and bagging.

This role supports profitability while protecting store assets. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent preference, physical stamina for lifting and stocking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic math skills for transactions and pricing.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to stock and rotate merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and greet customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases, collect payment and give change.
• Follow merchandise processes and rotate stock on shelves; build displays.
• Keep the store clean, take out trash, dust and mop floors, and assist with sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Planogram literacy

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register operations

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is hiring a Sales Associate to serve customers, operate the cash register, stock and display merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. You will greet shoppers, assist with locating items, and ensure accurate checkout and bagging.

This role supports profitability while protecting store assets. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent preference, physical stamina for lifting and stocking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.