Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and keep the store clean and organized. You will be a friendly first point of contact helping shoppers locate merchandise and complete purchases.

This role involves standing and walking throughout shifts, following store procedures, and supporting the Store Manager to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal

Cash handling

Stocking merchandise

Communication

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and keep the store clean and organized. You will be a friendly first point of contact helping shoppers locate merchandise and complete purchases.

This role involves standing and walking throughout shifts, following store procedures, and supporting the Store Manager to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.