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SALES ASSOCIATE in MECHANICSVILLE, VA S15210

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.25 - $16.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
flexible schedule
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Dollar General Corporation is a well-established retail company that has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. With a mission centered on Serving Others, Dollar General is committed to providing convenient neighborhood locations where customers can save time and money every day. The company offers a wide range of products including food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items at everyday low prices. The company prides itself on being more than just a retail business; it values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual employee brings, creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where every person can thrive. Dollar General operates a large network of stores, Distribution Centers, and a Private Fleet team, offering numerous career opportunities across different parts of the company.

The Sales Associate role at Dollar General is an essential position that acts as a primary point of contact for customers visiting the store. This part-time role offers new hires a starting pay range of $12.77 to $12.87 per hour. The Sales Associate’s responsibilities focus on delivering excellent customer service by assisting customers in locating merchandise and facilitating their purchases. In addition to customer interaction, the role includes operating the cash register accurately, handling payments, and bagging merchandise. Sales Associates are also responsible for maintaining the store’s appearance by stocking shelves, rotating products, and creating attractive merchandise displays to maximize profitability. The role requires performing cleaning duties such as taking out trash, dusting, mopping floors, and cleaning restrooms and receiving rooms to ensure a tidy and safe shopping environment. Given the fast-paced nature of retail, the Sales Associate must be able to work efficiently while maintaining quality customer service and handling physical tasks such as lifting up to 55 pounds and using store equipment.

Overall, this role offers a great opportunity for individuals looking to enter retail or gain valuable experience in customer service, inventory management, and store operations. Dollar General’s supportive workplace culture and commitment to employee development make it a desirable employer for those who want to grow their careers within the retail sector. If you are enthusiastic about helping others and thrive in a dynamic environment, joining Dollar General as a Sales Associate could be your next rewarding career move.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • ability to perform frequent walking and standing
  • ability to bend, stoop, and kneel frequently
  • ability to run check out station, stock merchandise, and unload trucks
  • ability to push and/or pull rolltainers for stocking merchandise
  • ability to handle merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats (six-wheel carts), and rolltainers
  • ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds
  • ability to occasionally climb using a step ladder up to heights of six feet
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise level
  • tolerance for occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

Job Qualifications

  • 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
  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Duties

  • 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 Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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