LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in MIZE, MS S11775

Dollar General Lead Sales Associate

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, the duties of the lead sales associate include assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating a cash register, stocking and 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. Lead sales associates perform the duties of a sales associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the store manager or assistant store manager.

Duties and essential job functions include providing superior customer service leadership; greeting and assisting 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; and 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.

Knowledge and skills include 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. Ability to drive own vehicle to the bank to deposit money.

Work experience and / or education : high school diploma or equivalent and six months of supervisory experience (or related experience / training) preferred.