Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.50 - $15.75
Benefits
Health Insurance
Supplemental programs
401(k) savings plan
Paid sick leave
vacation
Paid maternity and parental leave
Job Description
Dollar General Corporation is a leading retail company with over 80 years of experience delivering value to everyday shoppers. Known for its widespread convenient neighborhood locations, Dollar General offers an assortment of frequently used and replenished products such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items. The company prides itself on helping customers save time and money every day by providing everyday low prices with a focus on customer satisfaction. With a mission centered around "Serving Others," Dollar General respects and values the unique strengths and perspectives each employee brings to the workplace. This inclusive company culture encourages personal and career growth and provides a variety of career opportunities across its stores, distribution centers, store support centers, and private fleet teams. This broad range of positions makes Dollar General an appealing employer for individuals seeking to build a meaningful career in retail and related fields.
Dollar General is currently inviting applications for the role of Lead Sales Associate, a pivotal position within the retail environment focused on ensuring a clean, well-organized store with customer service as the top priority. This role operates as both a frontline sales associate and a team leader who steps up to perform managerial duties in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager. Lead Sales Associates are tasked with multiple responsibilities, including assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating cash registers, stocking shelves, maintaining store cleanliness, and managing store opening and closing procedures under managerial guidance. This position plays a key part in maximizing store profitability and enhancing customer satisfaction while protecting company assets. Employees in this role develop leadership skills and gain valuable retail experience, potentially opening paths to further advancement within the company.
The ideal candidate for the Lead Sales Associate position will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of supervisory experience or related training. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, as is an understanding of safety policies and the ability to operate cash registers accurately. Other important skills include the ability to read and implement planograms, use mathematical calculations proficiently for sales and cash handling, and an understanding of cash and safety control policies. The role involves physical demands such as frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 55 pounds, and requires occasional driving to make bank deposits and attend meetings. Dollar General offers competitive starting pay in the $15.50 to $15.75 per hour range and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting the physical, mental, and financial well-being of its employees.
Dollar General is currently inviting applications for the role of Lead Sales Associate, a pivotal position within the retail environment focused on ensuring a clean, well-organized store with customer service as the top priority. This role operates as both a frontline sales associate and a team leader who steps up to perform managerial duties in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager. Lead Sales Associates are tasked with multiple responsibilities, including assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating cash registers, stocking shelves, maintaining store cleanliness, and managing store opening and closing procedures under managerial guidance. This position plays a key part in maximizing store profitability and enhancing customer satisfaction while protecting company assets. Employees in this role develop leadership skills and gain valuable retail experience, potentially opening paths to further advancement within the company.
The ideal candidate for the Lead Sales Associate position will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of supervisory experience or related training. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, as is an understanding of safety policies and the ability to operate cash registers accurately. Other important skills include the ability to read and implement planograms, use mathematical calculations proficiently for sales and cash handling, and an understanding of cash and safety control policies. The role involves physical demands such as frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 55 pounds, and requires occasional driving to make bank deposits and attend meetings. Dollar General offers competitive starting pay in the $15.50 to $15.75 per hour range and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting the physical, mental, and financial well-being of its employees.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- six months of supervisory experience or related experience/training preferred
- ability to perform frequent walking and standing
- ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling
- ability to handle merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats, and rolltainers
- ability to lift up to 55 pounds occasionally
- ability to climb using step ladder up to six feet
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise level
- availability for occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
- availability for occasional or regular driving and providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, and travel to other stores
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- six months of supervisory experience or related experience/training preferred
- effective 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
- ability to perform cash register functions
- knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices
- knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control
- ability to drive own vehicle to the bank to deposit money
Job Duties
- Provide superior customer service leadership
- 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 work processes to receive, open and unpack boxes, cartons and totes of merchandise
- stock merchandise, restock and rotate merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays
- clean the store
- take out trash
- dust and mop store floors
- clean restroom and stockroom
- help set up sidewalk displays
- assist in implementation and maintenance of planograms
- open and close the store under specific direction of the Store Manager
- perform additional duties typically performed by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, in their absence
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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