SALES ASSOCIATE in COEBURN VA S01659

About the role

The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our 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 as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

Responsibilities

• 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 as necessary.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, rotate merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

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.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run checkout station, stock merchandise, and unload trucks; may require pushing or pulling rolltainers.
• 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 conditions.

About Us

Dollar General’s mission is “Serving Others.” We value each employee and offer a wide range of career opportunities in stores, distribution centers, support centers, and our private fleet. With more than 80 years of service, Dollar General delivers value by offering frequently used products—food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items—at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations.