Retail Sales Associate: Customer Focus & Merchandising

Dollar General Corporation; Schleswig (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Associate to act as the primary contact for customers, stock and merchandise, and operate the checkout. You will build displays, help customers locate items, and follow store procedures in a fast-paced retail setting.

Join a team that values reliability and customer service. This role offers hands-on experience in merchandising, cash handling, and POS operations within a nationwide retailer.

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; store merchandise or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard and take out trash; dust and mop; clean restroom and stockroom.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to total customer purchases and bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customers and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners, as needed.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Cash handling

Plan‑o‑gram

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Store Associate to act as the primary contact for customers, stock and merchandise, and operate the checkout. You will build displays, help customers locate items, and follow store procedures in a fast-paced retail setting.

Join a team that values reliability and customer service. This role offers hands-on experience in merchandising, cash handling, and POS operations within a nationwide retailer.