Retail Sales Associate — Customer Service & Merchandising

Dollar General; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring for a store associate in Ames, IA. You will greet customers, locate merchandise, stock shelves, and operate the cash register to complete transactions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, plan-o-gram adherence, and maintaining clean, well-organized sales floors. Prior retail experience is helpful, with a high school diploma preferred. Full-time schedule; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read plan-o-gram and follow display guidance.
• Basic math and cash-handling knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for customers and assist with locating merchandise.
• Unload trucks and stock shelves; rotate and face merchandise.
• Build and stock displays; assist in setup of sidewalk displays when needed.
• Operate cash register to itemize and total purchases; collect payment and give change.
• Maintain store cleanliness including floors, restrooms, and stockroom; protect company assets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram compliance

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Dollies

Rolltainers

U-boats

Merchandise containers

Job description

Dollar General is hiring for a store associate in Ames, IA. You will greet customers, locate merchandise, stock shelves, and operate the cash register to complete transactions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, plan-o-gram adherence, and maintaining clean, well-organized sales floors. Prior retail experience is helpful, with a high school diploma preferred. Full-time schedule; equal opportunity employer.