Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Associate to serve customers, stock and rotate merchandise, and maintain clean and organized store areas. You will handle checkout duties, operate the cash register, and assist with receiving and stocking shipments.

The role emphasizes greeting customers, following planograms, and maintaining merchandise presentation while protecting company assets. This position requires physical stamina for lifting and moving merchandise in a fast-paced retail 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; stock merchandise in stock room or on sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock, rotate and face merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and bag purchases; collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Clean front end and set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Planogram reading

Cash handling basics

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Handheld scanners

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Associate to serve customers, stock and rotate merchandise, and maintain clean and organized store areas. You will handle checkout duties, operate the cash register, and assist with receiving and stocking shipments.

The role emphasizes greeting customers, following planograms, and maintaining merchandise presentation while protecting company assets. This position requires physical stamina for lifting and moving merchandise in a fast-paced retail environment.