Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a retail associate to be the primary contact for customers and to maintain plan-o-gram guidance. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, build displays, and restock merchandise while ensuring accuracy on the sales floor.

You will operate the cash register, handle transactions, assist shoppers, and keep the store clean and safe. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to 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.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store merchandise.
• Build and stock merchandise displays; rotate and face items.
• Restock recovered merchandise and assist customers locating items.
• Operate cash register and bag merchandise; collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety; greet customers.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and support teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram adherence

Cash handling procedures

Basic math

IBM cash register proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Rolltainers and dollies

Job description

Dollar General seeks a retail associate to be the primary contact for customers and to maintain plan-o-gram guidance. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, build displays, and restock merchandise while ensuring accuracy on the sales floor.

You will operate the cash register, handle transactions, assist shoppers, and keep the store clean and safe. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to company policies in a fast-paced environment.