Customer-Focused Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist with plan-o-gram maintenance, and stock merchandise to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. You will unload trucks, build displays, and help customers locate items while following safety policies.

Responsibilities include operating the cash register, handling payments, and assisting with merchandise ordering using scanners; this fast-paced role supports store operations and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge 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 stock merchandise.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; store merchandise or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and maintain store cleanliness.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and greet customers.
• Operate cash register, itemize and total purchases, and bag merchandise.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners.
• Clean front end, set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Plan-o-gram reading

Safety policies

Cash handling

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist with plan-o-gram maintenance, and stock merchandise to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. You will unload trucks, build displays, and help customers locate items while following safety policies.

Responsibilities include operating the cash register, handling payments, and assisting with merchandise ordering using scanners; this fast-paced role supports store operations and teamwork.