Customer-Focused Sales Associate | Cashier & Stocker

Dollar General; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Petersburg, VA is seeking a Sales Associate to provide friendly customer service, help customers locate and purchase items, and operate the cash register. You will stock shelves, maintain displays, and keep the store clean to support store profitability.

The role requires basic math and cash-handling skills, with a high school diploma preferred. Prior experience is not required, making it a good entry point into retail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to operate cash register.
• 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 from customers and give change.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Merchandise stocking

Basic math

Planograms

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Cash register / POS system

Handheld scanner

Job description

Dollar General in Petersburg, VA is seeking a Sales Associate to provide friendly customer service, help customers locate and purchase items, and operate the cash register. You will stock shelves, maintain displays, and keep the store clean to support store profitability.

The role requires basic math and cash-handling skills, with a high school diploma preferred. Prior experience is not required, making it a good entry point into retail.