LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in CHAPPELLS, SC S17937

Dollar General; Chappells (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular discount retailer in Chappells, SC is seeking a Lead Sales Associate for full-time work. The ideal candidate will support store operations by providing excellent customer service, managing cash register tasks, and ensuring a clean environment. Key responsibilities include stocking merchandise, engaging customers, and leading staff in the absence of management. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and some supervisory experience, with strong communication skills and an understanding of safety practices. This is a vital role in ensuring company standards are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of supervisory experience preferred.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and lead customer service efforts.
• Operate cash register and process transactions.
• Stock and organize merchandise according to policy.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety.
• Open and close the store as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Understanding of safety policies

Ability to read planograms

Mathematical calculations

Cash register operation

Cash handling knowledge

Driving ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months of supervisory experience

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Job description

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in CHAPPELLS, SC S17937

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About Dollar General

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient store locations, distribution centers, store support center or with our private fleet team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. Dollar General helps shoppers save time and money every day by offering high‑frequency items at low prices.

Job Details

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Lead Sales Associate helps maintain a clean, well‑organized store with a customer‑first focus. The duties of the Lead Sales Associate include assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating a cash register, stocking and recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets. Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide superior customer service leadership; greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer’s purchase, collect payment, make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
• Follow company work processes to receive, open and unpack boxes, cartons and totes of merchandise; stock merchandise, restock and rotate merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store; take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom; and help set up sidewalk displays.
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of planograms.
• Open and close the store under specific direction of the Store Manager.
• Perform additional duties typically performed by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, in their absence.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Ability to drive own vehicle to the bank to deposit money.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of supervisory experience (or related experience/training) preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run checkout station, stock merchandise and unload trucks; may also require the ability to push and/or pull rolltainers for stocking merchandise.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two‑wheel dollies, U‑boats (six‑wheel carts), and rolltainers.
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet.
• Fast‑paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Occasional or regular driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings and travel to other Dollar General stores.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.