Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General; Columbia (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in the United States is seeking a retail team member to serve as the primary contact for customers, assist in setting plan-o-grams and maintaining displays, and ensure merchandise is stocked and accessible. The role supports profitability, customer satisfaction, and asset protection while promoting teamwork.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, greeting customers, operating the cash register, and assisting with merchandise ordering via handheld scanners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Basic cash handling knowledge.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to operate IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open, and unpack shipments; store or stock on sales floor.
• Build and maintain merchandise displays.
• Rotate and face stock; restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating items and answering questions.
• Operate the checkout with accuracy and bag items; collect payment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram literacy

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Rolltainers

Two-wheel dollies

U-boats (six-wheel carts)

Job description

Dollar General in the United States is seeking a retail team member to serve as the primary contact for customers, assist in setting plan-o-grams and maintaining displays, and ensure merchandise is stocked and accessible. The role supports profitability, customer satisfaction, and asset protection while promoting teamwork.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, greeting customers, operating the cash register, and assisting with merchandise ordering via handheld scanners.