Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General Corporation; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation in Columbus, MS is seeking a store associate to serve as the primary customer contact, assist with plan-o-grams, and ensure merchandise is stocked and displayed to maximize sales. You will greet customers, help locate items, and maintain checkout operations with accuracy and courtesy.

The role involves unloading trucks, stocking shelves, operating the cash register, and following company policies in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; store merchandise on stock room shelves or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise and answering questions.
• Operate cash register and bag purchases; collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-grams

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Handheld scanner

Job description

Dollar General Corporation in Columbus, MS is seeking a store associate to serve as the primary customer contact, assist with plan-o-grams, and ensure merchandise is stocked and displayed to maximize sales. You will greet customers, help locate items, and maintain checkout operations with accuracy and courtesy.

The role involves unloading trucks, stocking shelves, operating the cash register, and following company policies in a fast-paced environment.