Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General Corporation; Lucedale (MS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is hiring for a store associate to act as the primary point of contact for customers, assist with plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maintain a clean, organized store environment. Responsibilities include greeting customers, operating the POS, and assisting with orders using handheld scanners.

The role supports maximizing profitability, customer satisfaction, and teamwork while protecting company assets.

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.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face 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 purchase; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customer and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners, as needed.
• Clean front end of store and set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

POS familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is hiring for a store associate to act as the primary point of contact for customers, assist with plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maintain a clean, organized store environment. Responsibilities include greeting customers, operating the POS, and assisting with orders using handheld scanners.

The role supports maximizing profitability, customer satisfaction, and teamwork while protecting company assets.