Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General; Lake Park (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to be the frontline for customer service, stocking merchandise, and operating the cash register. You will support store cleanliness, set up displays, and help maintain plan-o-grams to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, asset protection, and adherence to company policies while delivering friendly, efficient service to customers in a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; store or move to sales floor.
• Build and stock displays; rotate merchandise on shelves.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise; answer questions.
• Operate cash register, total purchases, and bag items.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using scanners as needed.
• Maintain store cleanliness; front-end setup and sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Planogram guidance

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to be the frontline for customer service, stocking merchandise, and operating the cash register. You will support store cleanliness, set up displays, and help maintain plan-o-grams to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, asset protection, and adherence to company policies while delivering friendly, efficient service to customers in a busy retail environment.