Sales Assistant

Dollar General is hiring for Sales Assistant

Company Overview:

Dollar General Corporation, with a history spanning over 80 years, has been committed to catering to customers' requirements by furnishing them with a range of commonly utilized and regularly replenished products. Zeroing in on convenience, Dollar General furnishes customers with a variety of items like food, snacks, beauty and health essentials, cleaning products, basic clothing, household items, and seasonal goods at competitive prices in nearby locations.

Job Summary:

As part of their job, the Sales Assistant is tasked with executing various responsibilities to uphold efficient store functioning. These tasks typically involve supporting customers, supervising products, operating cash registers, and sustaining a neat and orderly sales area.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Customer Service: Enhance customer satisfaction by warmly welcoming shoppers, aiding them in selecting items, and attending to their inquiries or concerns promptly.
• Cash Register Operation: Engage in operating the cash register by managing transactions, which involve detailing and adding up bought items, accepting payments, providing change, and packaging goods.
• Merchandise Management: The duties of managing merchandise encompass activities such as positioning goods on shelves, refilling supplies as required, and constructing eye-catching product showcases. Moreover, it entails the organization and arrangement of products obtained through shipments.
• Store Maintenance: Keep store premises tidy by maintaining cleanliness in various areas such as flooring, restrooms, and storage spaces. Proper disposal of rubbish and performing routine cleaning activities are essential to ensure a well-organized store environment.
• Store Operations: Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines for merchandise management, encompassing receipt, unpacking, and product arrangement. Support in the implementation of sidewalk exhibits and promotional installations.
• Compliance: Stick to the company's policies and safety rules. Aid in managing inventory and guarantee adherence to operational guidelines.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Customer Interaction: Possessing strong interpersonal capabilities to engage effectively with customers and offer exceptional service.
• Communication: Proficient oral communication skills and the aptitude to comprehend and uphold operational protocols.
• Cash Handling: Essential comprehension of cash processing protocols and mathematical proficiency needed for managing transactions.
• Organization: Skill in coordinating merchandise and ensuring a tidy and systematic store setting.

Work Experience and/or Education:

• Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is the desired qualification for this position.
• Experience: Prior involvement in retail or customer service can be beneficial, although it is not mandatory.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Requirements: The job entails frequent movement such as walking, standing, bending, and lifting, with the requirement to manage merchandise and tools, including lifting weights of up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 55 pounds.
• Environment: Rapid-paced work environment with moderate noise levels and sporadic exposure to weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dollar General Corporation places emphasis on fostering diversity and inclusivity within its workplace, aiming to provide equal chances for all individuals.