Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock and rotate merchandise, and help maintain attractive plan-o-grams in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role involves unloading trucks, building displays, assisting customers, and operating the cash register to complete transactions. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with emphasis on safety and accurate cash handling.

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 receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store merchandise in stock room or move directly to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and stock shelves; rotate and face items.
• Restock recovered merchandise and ensure price accuracy.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise and answering questions.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner, total purchases and bag items; collect payment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Rolltainers / dollies

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock and rotate merchandise, and help maintain attractive plan-o-grams in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role involves unloading trucks, building displays, assisting customers, and operating the cash register to complete transactions. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with emphasis on safety and accurate cash handling.