Retail Sales Associate — Customer Service & Merchandising

Dollar General; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a retail associate to act as the primary contact for customers, assist in setting plan‑o‑grams, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes fast-paced teamwork, cash handling, and customer service to maximize profitability and satisfaction.

The position involves unloading trucks, building displays, stocking merchandise, and assisting customers on the floor. Strong communication and basic math skills are important for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• 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; store merchandise or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays; stock and rotate items on shelves.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and bag merchandise; collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners.
• Clean store areas and maintain sidewalks/displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cash handling

Planograms

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register systems

Handheld scanners

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a retail associate to act as the primary contact for customers, assist in setting plan‑o‑grams, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes fast-paced teamwork, cash handling, and customer service to maximize profitability and satisfaction.

The position involves unloading trucks, building displays, stocking merchandise, and assisting customers on the floor. Strong communication and basic math skills are important for success.