Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

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

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a retail associate to act as a customer contact, assist with plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maintain store presentation. The role includes greeting customers, operating the cash register, and supporting merchandising initiatives to maximize sales and store profitability.

Responsibilities include stocking, unloading trucks, building displays, assisting customers, and ensuring cleanliness and compliance with policies.

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 or display on the sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Clean store areas including floors, restrooms and stockroom; take out trash and bale cardboard.
• Follow company policies and procedures; greet customers.
• Operate cash register and barcode scanner; process transactions and bag items.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with merchandise ordering using handheld scanners.
• Set up sidewalk displays when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-O-gram compliance

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 a customer contact, assist with plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maintain store presentation. The role includes greeting customers, operating the cash register, and supporting merchandising initiatives to maximize sales and store profitability.

Responsibilities include stocking, unloading trucks, building displays, assisting customers, and ensuring cleanliness and compliance with policies.