Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Somerville (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist in maintaining plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and ensure clean, organized aisles. You will support sales floors, greet customers, and help locate items while protecting company assets.

The role includes unloading trucks, stocking, cashier duties, and teamwork to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced store 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.
• Build merchandise displays and stock on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and rotate stock.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and bag purchases; handle payments.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Maintain store cleanliness and assist with displays.

Skills

Effective interpersonal communication

Safety policies & practices

Plan-o-gram compliance

Cash handling basics

Basic math

IBM cash register operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist in maintaining plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and ensure clean, organized aisles. You will support sales floors, greet customers, and help locate items while protecting company assets.

The role includes unloading trucks, stocking, cashier duties, and teamwork to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced store environment.