Retail Sales Associate — Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

Dollar General; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a friendly Sales Associate to assist customers, help them locate merchandise, operate the cash register, and maintain stock levels.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, adherence to safety policies, accurate cash handling, basic math, and teamwork to keep the store clean and organized.

Previous retail experience preferred and a high school diploma is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read planograms and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to operate cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Planogram literacy

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register

Stock merchandising

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a friendly Sales Associate to assist customers, help them locate merchandise, operate the cash register, and maintain stock levels.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, adherence to safety policies, accurate cash handling, basic math, and teamwork to keep the store clean and organized.

Previous retail experience preferred and a high school diploma is encouraged.