SALES ASSOCIATE

Dollar General Corporation; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Sales Associate to serve customers, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. You will assist customers with locating merchandise, process transactions, and help create attractive displays to maximize sales.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, basic math for transactions, and adherence to store policies. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficient interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and ability to operate cash register.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service, greets and assists customers.
• Operates cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer’s purchase, collects payment and makes change.
• Unpacks, stocks, restocks, and rotates merchandise on shelves and builds displays.
• Cleans the store, restrooms, and back areas; helps set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Safety awareness

Planogram reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Two-wheel dollies

Job description

Job Description

The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers. Sales Associates assist customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, recover merchandise, clean the store, and perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager, or Manager on Duty, to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting Company assets.

Job Responsibility

• Provides excellent customer service, greets and assists customers.
• Operates cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer’s purchase, collects payment from customers and makes change, bags merchandise, and assists customers with merchandise as necessary.
• Follows Company merchandise processes; unpacks, stocks, restocks, and rotates merchandise on shelves and builds merchandise displays.
• Cleans the store, takes out trash, dust and mops store floors, cleans restroom and receiving room, and helps set up sidewalk displays.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks, which may also require the ability to push rolltainers for stocking merchandise.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats, and rolltainers.
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet.
• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning solutions.
• Occasional exposure to slippery floor surfaces.
• May be exposed to extreme cold in freezers.

Job Qualifications

• Proficient interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.
• Knowledge of and willingness to comply with Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and Company communications.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

About Us

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.