Retail Sales Associate — Customer Focus & Merchandising

Dollar General; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring a Store Associate to act as the primary customer contact, help set up planograms, stock shelves, and maintain profitability. You will greet customers, operate the register, and assist with unloading trucks and restocking merchandise.

The role emphasizes teamwork, asset protection, and adherence to company policies. A high school diploma is preferred; prior retail experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication abilities.
• Knowledge of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Basic cash handling procedures and arithmetic.
• Familiarity with IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open, unpack, and store goods.
• Build and rotate displays on shelves.
• Assist customers in locating items.
• Operate cash register and complete transactions.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using scanners.
• Keep store clean and organized.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Mathematical skills

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Cash register (IBM)

Job description

Dollar General is hiring a Store Associate to act as the primary customer contact, help set up planograms, stock shelves, and maintain profitability. You will greet customers, operate the register, and assist with unloading trucks and restocking merchandise.

The role emphasizes teamwork, asset protection, and adherence to company policies. A high school diploma is preferred; prior retail experience is a plus.