LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MEMPHIS, TN S10669

Dollar General; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Memphis, TN is seeking a Lead Sales Associate to maintain a clean store and assist customers with a focus on customer service. Responsibilities include operating a cash register, stocking merchandise, and performing additional duties as assigned by management. Candidates should have effective communication skills, a high school diploma, and preferably supervisory experience. This position involves frequent standing, lifting, and handling merchandise in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Six months of supervisory experience (or related experience/training) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service leadership; greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase.
• Follow company work processes to receive, open and unpack merchandise.
• Clean the store and assist in implementation of planograms.
• Perform additional duties typically performed by the Store Manager.

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

Knowledge of cash handling procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT

Memphis, TN - Job code S10669

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others. We value each employee and offer a range of career opportunities. Join the Dollar General journey and grow your career.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has delivered value to shoppers for more than 80 years by offering everyday low priced products in convenient neighborhood locations.

Job Summary

The Lead Sales Associate maintains a clean, well organized store with a customer‑first focus. Duties include assisting customers, 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.

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; help set up sidewalk displays.
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of planograms.
• Open and close the store under store manager direction.
• 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 (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, 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 bank to deposit money.

Work Experience and/or Education

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

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling; ability to push/pull rolltainers.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two‑wheel dollies, U‑boats (six‑wheel carts), rolltainers.
• Frequent and proper lifting up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Occasional climbing using step ladder up to 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.