Customer-Focused Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Kingsport, TN, is seeking a store associate to serve as the main customer contact, manage plan-o-grams, stock shelves, and support sales floor operations. You will assist customers in locating items, operate the register, and help maintain store appearance and profitability.

The role requires basic math and cash handling skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with physical duties such as lifting up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stage merchandise.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; stock merchandise in stock room or on the sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays; rotate and face shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and assist customers in locating items.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to total purchases and bag items.
• Collect payment and make change according to procedures.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Keep front end clean and assist with sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Kingsport, TN, is seeking a store associate to serve as the main customer contact, manage plan-o-grams, stock shelves, and support sales floor operations. You will assist customers in locating items, operate the register, and help maintain store appearance and profitability.

The role requires basic math and cash handling skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with physical duties such as lifting up to 40 pounds.