SALES ASSOCIATE in NORFOLK VA S07263

Dollar General; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate in Norfolk, VA to serve customers, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. You will greet customers, help locate merchandise, and process purchases to support store profitability and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, basic math and cash handling, and the ability to follow planograms and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate cash register and handle cash.
• Ability to stock, rotate, and display merchandise per planograms.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Understanding and adherence to safety policies.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register, total purchases, collect payment, and make change.
• Stock, restock, and rotate merchandise; build displays.
• Keep the store clean; assist with sidewalk displays and upkeep.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cash handling

Cash register operations

Planograms

Stock merchandise

Basic math

Safety policies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanner

Pricing gun

Rolltainers

Job description

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 levelOccasional exposure to outside weather conditions

Dollar 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.