Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General Corporation; Rainbow City (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Rainbow City, AL is seeking a Retail Associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock shelves, and help maintain plan‑o‑grams. You will perform cash handling, assist with merchandising, and ensure a clean, safe store environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, availability during shift hours, and reliability in stocking, checkout, and customer service tasks. High school diploma preferred; prior retail experience a plus; effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandising 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 in stock room or on sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and stock shelves.
• Rotate and face merchandise; restock as needed.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and bag purchases; process payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Rainbow City, AL is seeking a Retail Associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock shelves, and help maintain plan‑o‑grams. You will perform cash handling, assist with merchandising, and ensure a clean, safe store environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, availability during shift hours, and reliability in stocking, checkout, and customer service tasks. High school diploma preferred; prior retail experience a plus; effective communication is essential.