Customer-Focused Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring for a store associate to be the point of contact for customers, assist with stocking, plan-o-grams, and maintain attractive displays in a busy store environment.

You will help customers locate merchandise, operate the cash register, bag purchases, and handle basic cash transactions while maintaining store cleanliness and following company policies. This role emphasizes teamwork and asset protection, with opportunities to learn merchandising and customer service skills.

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.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, unpack, and store merchandise per guidelines.
• Build and rotate merchandise displays; stock shelves.
• Assist customers in locating products and answering questions.
• Operate the cash register, total purchases, and bag merchandise.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise when needed.
• Clean front end, stockroom, and restrooms; maintain store cleanliness.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram adherence

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is hiring for a store associate to be the point of contact for customers, assist with stocking, plan-o-grams, and maintain attractive displays in a busy store environment.

You will help customers locate merchandise, operate the cash register, bag purchases, and handle basic cash transactions while maintaining store cleanliness and following company policies. This role emphasizes teamwork and asset protection, with opportunities to learn merchandising and customer service skills.