Retail Sales Associate - Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

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

Job summary

Dollar General in Staunton, VA is seeking a friendly Sales Associate to assist customers, ring up purchases, stock shelves, and keep the store clean. You will greet shoppers, answer questions, and help locate merchandise to ensure a positive shopping experience.

The role requires good communication, basic math, and reliable cash handling. Prior retail experience is a plus, but enthusiasm and a team mindset are valued. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 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 customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Merchandise stocking

Planogram reading

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Staunton, VA is seeking a friendly Sales Associate to assist customers, ring up purchases, stock shelves, and keep the store clean. You will greet shoppers, answer questions, and help locate merchandise to ensure a positive shopping experience.

The role requires good communication, basic math, and reliable cash handling. Prior retail experience is a plus, but enthusiasm and a team mindset are valued. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.