Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General; Big Prairie (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a retail associate to act as the frontline contact for customers, assist with plan-o-gram adherence, and maintain stock on the sales floor. The role emphasizes teamwork, profitability, and asset protection in a fast-paced store environment.

Primary duties include unloading trucks, stocking, displaying merchandise, handling cash, and assisting shoppers. Previous high school diploma is preferred; safety and accuracy are essential for success.

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; store merchandise in stock room or move directly to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard and take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customer and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners, as needed.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a retail associate to act as the frontline contact for customers, assist with plan-o-gram adherence, and maintain stock on the sales floor. The role emphasizes teamwork, profitability, and asset protection in a fast-paced store environment.

Primary duties include unloading trucks, stocking, displaying merchandise, handling cash, and assisting shoppers. Previous high school diploma is preferred; safety and accuracy are essential for success.