SALES ASSOCIATE in LAFAYETTE LA S06646

Dollar General Corporation; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Lafayette, LA seeks a friendly Sales Associate to assist customers, ring up purchases, stock shelves, and keep the store clean and inviting. You’ll help customers locate merchandise and provide fast, accurate checkout service.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication skills. The role involves standing and walking most of the shift, lifting up to 40 pounds, and following store policies to protect assets and ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read planograms and follow merchandising guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Strong math skills for cash transactions.
• Experience with cash register functions.
• Ability to stock and rotate merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent service.
• Operate cash register, handle payments, and bag items.
• Unpack, stock, rotate, and display merchandise.
• Keep the store clean and organized.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Planogram compliance

Cash handling

Basic math

Cashiering

Merchandise stocking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Scanner

Job description

Job Details General Summary:

The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers. The duties of the Sales Associate include assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating the cash register, stocking merchandise, recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties as 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 customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and 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 store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.

• Understanding of safety policies and practices.

• Ability to read and follow planogram 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 to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks; which may also require the ability to push and/or pull 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 (six-wheel carts), 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 conditionsDollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Job Identification:

85063

Job Schedule:

Full time

Job Category:

Associate

Travel Required:

No

Willing to Relocate:

No