Retail Sales Associate - Merchandising & Customer Care

Dollar General; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Job summary

Dollar General in Newark, NJ is seeking an associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in maintaining plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and support store operations. The role involves customer service, cashier duties, and merchandising responsibilities to maximize profitability and teamwork.

Candidates should have strong communication, basic math, and knowledge of cash handling. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred and the position requires frequent walking, lifting

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 merchandise in stock room or on sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face items on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Greet customers and operate cash register to total purchases; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Newark, NJ is seeking an associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in maintaining plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and support store operations. The role involves customer service, cashier duties, and merchandising responsibilities to maximize profitability and teamwork.

Candidates should have strong communication, basic math, and knowledge of cash handling. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred and the position requires frequent walking, lifting