SALES ASSOCIATE in AUSTIN, TX S12967

Dollar General; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Austin is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as a point of contact for customers. The role involves assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating the cash register, and maintaining the store's cleanliness. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma. The position requires frequent walking, standing, and lifting up to 40 pounds. This role offers opportunities to maximize store profitability and enhance customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise.
• Clean the store, take out trash, and dust and mop floors.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills

Understanding of safety policies and practices

Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guides

Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to perform cash register functions

Ability to stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Two-wheel dollies

U-boats

Rolltainers

Job description

Sales Associate - Austin, TX 967

Dollar General

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. We help shoppers save time and money every day by offering frequently used products at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations.

Job Details

General Summary: The Sales Associate serves as a point of contact for customers. Duties include assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating the cash register, stocking merchandise, recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases, collect payment, make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Work Experience and/or Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling; ability to push/pull rolltainers.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two‑wheel dollies, U‑boats, and rolltainers.
• Frequent lifting up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to six feet.
• Fast‑paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.