Retail Sales Associate - Customer Care & Merchandising

Dollar General Corporation; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a team member to act as the primary point of contact for customers, stock merchandise, and maintain displays at our Ames, IA location. Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, operating the cash register, and assisting customers with locating items.

The role emphasizes safety, planogram compliance, and adherence to company procedures, with consistent teamwork to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; stock merchandise.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock and rotate merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register to total purchases and bag merchandise.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Clean store front and assist with sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety awareness

Plan-of-grams reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a team member to act as the primary point of contact for customers, stock merchandise, and maintain displays at our Ames, IA location. Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, operating the cash register, and assisting customers with locating items.

The role emphasizes safety, planogram compliance, and adherence to company procedures, with consistent teamwork to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.