Customer-Focused Sales Associate

Dollar General; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. You will greet customers, process transactions, and help manage displays in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes friendly communication, adherence to safety standards, and accurate cash handling while supporting store profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• The candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with store safety policies and practices is expected.
• Ability to read planograms and follow merchandise presentation guides.
• Basic cash handling knowledge is required.
• Good numeric ability and basic math skills are needed.
• Experience with cash register operations is preferred.
• Ability to stock and replenish merchandise efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and greeting.
• Operate cash register, scan items, process payments, and bag merchandise.
• Unpack, stock, restock, and rotate items on shelves and create displays.
• Keep the store clean and assist with closing tasks as assigned by the Store Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Planograms

Cash handling

Math skills

Cash register

Stock merchandise

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. You will greet customers, process transactions, and help manage displays in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes friendly communication, adherence to safety standards, and accurate cash handling while supporting store profitability and customer satisfaction.