Dynamic Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the register, stock and display merchandise, and keep the store clean. The role emphasizes friendly service, accuracy in transactions, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, managing payments, stocking shelves, and maintaining organized displays while supporting store profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• 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 make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety policies

Planogram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register functions

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the register, stock and display merchandise, and keep the store clean. The role emphasizes friendly service, accuracy in transactions, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, managing payments, stocking shelves, and maintaining organized displays while supporting store profitability and customer satisfaction.