Retail Sales Associate — Customer‑Focused & Fast‑Paced

Dollar General Corporation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. This role supports store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, handling cashier duties, stocking and merchandising, and keeping the store tidy. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; strong interpersonal and math skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases, collect payment, make change, and bag merchandise.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving area, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Planogram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register operation

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. This role supports store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, handling cashier duties, stocking and merchandising, and keeping the store tidy. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; strong interpersonal and math skills are valued.