Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, maintain plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. You will assist in unloading trucks, building displays, greeting customers, and operating the POS system.

The role requires basic math and cash handling, with adherence to safety policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good 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 and receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store merchandise in stock room or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and stock/ rotate merchandise on shelves; restock recovered items.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise and greeting customers.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total purchases; bag merchandise and collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners, as needed.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram knowledge

Cash handling basics

Numerical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

IBM cash register

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, maintain plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. You will assist in unloading trucks, building displays, greeting customers, and operating the POS system.

The role requires basic math and cash handling, with adherence to safety policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong interpersonal skills.