Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Dandridge (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock merchandise, and maintain displays. You will greet shoppers, operate the cash register, and assist with inventory and merchandising duties to support sales and store accuracy.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety compliance, and efficient checkout performance in a fast-paced retail environment to help drive customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Experience with IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive and unpack cartons; stock shelves or move to sales floor.
• Build and rotate merchandise displays; restock recovered items.
• Assist customers in locating products and answer questions.
• Greet customers and process transactions at the register.
• Operate cash register and scanner to total purchases and bag items.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Clean store front, restrooms, and stockroom; follow company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Plan-O-gram understanding

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register operations

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Hand-held scanners

Flatbed scanner

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock merchandise, and maintain displays. You will greet shoppers, operate the cash register, and assist with inventory and merchandising duties to support sales and store accuracy.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety compliance, and efficient checkout performance in a fast-paced retail environment to help drive customer satisfaction.