Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Store Associate to help customers, stock and display merchandise, and operate the cash register. You will greet customers, locate items, and maintain clean, organized aisles and checkout areas to maximize sales and ensure a positive shopping experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to store procedures, and efficient handling of merchandise from unloading to front-end service. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Familiarity with safety policies and practices is required.
• Ability to read and follow plan‑o‑gram and merchandising guidance is needed.
• Basic cash handling procedures should be understood.
• Basic mathematical skills are helpful for transactions.
• Experience with IBM cash registers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise to the floor or stock room.
• Build and rotate merchandise displays and set up plan‑o‑grams.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and answer questions.
• Operate cash register and process payments, bag items.
• Keep store clean, organized, and compliant with policies.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan‑o‑gram following

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Store Associate to help customers, stock and display merchandise, and operate the cash register. You will greet customers, locate items, and maintain clean, organized aisles and checkout areas to maximize sales and ensure a positive shopping experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to store procedures, and efficient handling of merchandise from unloading to front-end service. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.