Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General; New Alexandria (Westmoreland County); 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, stock and merchandise displays, and assist customers with locating items. The role includes operating the register, handling payments, and maintaining store cleanliness.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, safety awareness, and familiarity with plan-o-gram guidelines. This position supports teamwork and profitability in a fast-paced 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 and totes; stock merchandise in stock room or on the sales floor.
• Build and stock merchandise displays; rotate and face shelves.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and bag merchandise; collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Clean front end of store and prepare sidewalk displays as needed.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Greet customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Two-wheel dollies

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the primary customer contact, stock and merchandise displays, and assist customers with locating items. The role includes operating the register, handling payments, and maintaining store cleanliness.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, safety awareness, and familiarity with plan-o-gram guidelines. This position supports teamwork and profitability in a fast-paced environment.