Lead Sales Associate - Customer Focus & Merchandising

OhioMeansJobs Highland County; Tohatchi (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Lead Sales Associate to maintain a clean, customer-first store and assist customers in locating and purchasing merchandise. Responsibilities include operating the cash register, stocking and rotating merchandise, and supporting store management in their absence.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, safety awareness, and ability to follow planograms while helping maximize profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to operate a cash register and handle money accurately.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandising guides.
• Proven ability to stock and display merchandise neatly and safely.
• Experience in a store leadership role in absence of management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and greet customers.
• Operate cash register, total purchases, collect payment, and bag items.
• Stock, rotate, and display merchandise on shelves; restock as needed.
• Clean the store, take out trash, and maintain a neat shopping environment.
• Assist in planogram implementation and store layout adjustments.
• Open/close the store as directed by management and cover in their absence.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Planograms

Team leadership (leadership in absence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Lead Sales Associate to maintain a clean, customer-first store and assist customers in locating and purchasing merchandise. Responsibilities include operating the cash register, stocking and rotating merchandise, and supporting store management in their absence.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, safety awareness, and ability to follow planograms while helping maximize profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.