Lead Sales Associate: Customer-First Leader & Store Ops

Dollar General; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Westwego, LA is seeking a Lead Sales Associate to help run a clean, customer-first store. You will assist customers, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and support the Store Manager in daily tasks.

You will lead by example, greet customers, follow planograms, and maintain safety and cash-handling procedures. The role requires a high school diploma with six months supervisory experience, and you must be willing to work a full‑time schedule in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months supervisory experience or related training preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills essential.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and sales guides.
• Proficiency with cash register and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and greet customers.
• Operate cash register, process purchases, collect payment, and bag merchandise.
• Stock, restock, and rotate merchandise; maintain attractive displays.
• Clean the store and assist with daily housekeeping tasks.
• Assist in implementing planograms and store setup.
• Open/close the store as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform duties in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cash handling

Planogram compliance

Mathematical calculations

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months supervisory experience

Job description

Dollar General in Westwego, LA is seeking a Lead Sales Associate to help run a clean, customer-first store. You will assist customers, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and support the Store Manager in daily tasks.

You will lead by example, greet customers, follow planograms, and maintain safety and cash-handling procedures. The role requires a high school diploma with six months supervisory experience, and you must be willing to work a full‑time schedule in a fast-paced retail