Retail Sales Associate - Customer Service & Merchandising

Dollar General; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Retail Associate to be the first point of contact for customers and to help stock, display, and maintain attractive merchandise. This role involves greeting shoppers, operating the cash register, processing payments, and assisting with inventory and plan-o-gram adherence.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and excellent service, with responsibilities ranging from unloading trucks to helping customers on the sales floor. A high school diploma is preferred.

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 and stock merchandise.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and greet customers.
• Operate cash register, total purchases and give correct change.
• Assist with receiving and ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Maintain store cleanliness and comply with company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Retail Associate to be the first point of contact for customers and to help stock, display, and maintain attractive merchandise. This role involves greeting shoppers, operating the cash register, processing payments, and assisting with inventory and plan-o-gram adherence.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and excellent service, with responsibilities ranging from unloading trucks to helping customers on the sales floor. A high school diploma is preferred.