Retail Sales Associate - Customer Service & Merchandising

Dollar General Corporation; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a retail associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist in stocking and merchandising, and ensure store cleanliness. You will help customers locate items, operate the register, and maintain plan-o-grams and displays.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, basic math, and familiarity with cash handling. Prior experience in retail is a plus, and the role involves standing, walking, and lifting as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; stock shelves or move to floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Maintain cleanliness: dust, mop, empty trash, clean restrooms and stockroom.
• Greet customers and assist at checkout.
• Operate cash register and scanner; bag merchandise; collect payment and give change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a retail associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist in stocking and merchandising, and ensure store cleanliness. You will help customers locate items, operate the register, and maintain plan-o-grams and displays.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, basic math, and familiarity with cash handling. Prior experience in retail is a plus, and the role involves standing, walking, and lifting as part of daily duties.