Customer-Focused Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate in Mississippi to act as the frontline contact for customers, maintain plan-o-grams, stock and display merchandise, and support daily store operations. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, handle payments, and assist with replenishment using handheld scanners.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient merchandising in a fast-paced retail environment, with opportunities to help improve profitability and customer satisfaction.

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 stock merchandise on shelves.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; stock merchandise or move to sales floor.
• Build and rotate merchandise displays; restock as needed.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise and operating the cash register.
• Maintain store cleanliness: dust, mop floors, restrooms.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Greet customers and assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Set up sidewalk displays and front-end area as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram following

Cash handling procedures

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Two-wheel dollies

Rolltainers

U-boats (six-wheel carts)

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate in Mississippi to act as the frontline contact for customers, maintain plan-o-grams, stock and display merchandise, and support daily store operations. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, handle payments, and assist with replenishment using handheld scanners.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient merchandising in a fast-paced retail environment, with opportunities to help improve profitability and customer satisfaction.