Retail Sales Associate: Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

Dollar General; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate in California to greet customers, help locate merchandise, and process purchases at the register. You will stock shelves, rotate inventory, and keep the store clean to support a fast-paced shopping environment.

This role emphasizes excellent customer service, effective communication, and basic math for handling payments and making change. Previous retail experience is a plus, but training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to operate a cash register and process payments.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in locating and purchasing merchandise.
• Operate cash register, scan items, and handle payments.
• Stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves.
• Keep store clean and help with displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Merchandise stocking

Planogram reading

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Scanner

Pricing gun

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate in California to greet customers, help locate merchandise, and process purchases at the register. You will stock shelves, rotate inventory, and keep the store clean to support a fast-paced shopping environment.

This role emphasizes excellent customer service, effective communication, and basic math for handling payments and making change. Previous retail experience is a plus, but training is provided.