LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in VICKSBURG, MS S21087

Job Opportunity At Dollar General

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Join the Dollar General journey and see how your career can thrive.

Job Details

Function as a cashier and / or stocker and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the store manager or assistant store manager. Assist in setting and maintaining plan-o-grams and programs. Provide exemplary customer service. Perform other duties as necessary to maximize profitability, customer satisfaction, and teamwork, while protecting company assets and reducing losses.

Duties and essential job functions include : unloading trucks according to the prescribed process for the store; following company work processes to receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; stocking merchandise; rotating and facing merchandise on shelves and building merchandise displays; restocking returned and recovered merchandise; ordering zones and drop shipment categories, following prescribed ordering practices, as assigned by the store manager; assisting in plan-o-gram implementation and maintenance; assisting customers by locating merchandise; bailing cardboard and taking out trash; dusting and mopping store floors; cleaning restroom and stockroom; greeting customers as they enter the store; maintaining register countertops and bags; implementing register countertop plan-o-grams; operating cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase; bagging merchandise; collecting payment from customer and making change; cleaning front end of store and helping set up sidewalk displays; helping to maintain a clean, well-organized store and facilitating a safe and secure working and shopping environment; providing superior customer service leadership; following company policies and procedures as outlined in the standard operating procedures manual, employee handbook, and company communications; opening and / or closing the store under specific direction of the area manager; in the absence of the store manager or assistant store manager, authorizing and signing for refunds and overrides; counting register; making bank deposits; assisting in maintaining strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures; monitoring cash levels and making appropriate drawer pulls as directed by the store manager; monitoring cameras for unusual activities (customers and employees), if applicable; supplying cashiers with change when needed; completing all required paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and skills include : ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages; knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control; ability to perform IBM cash register functions; knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices; effective interpersonal and oral & written communication skills; understanding of safety policies and practices; ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance. Work experience and / or education preferred : high school diploma or equivalent and six months of supervisory experience (or related experience / training).

Working conditions include frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks; which may also require the ability to push and / or pull rolltainers for stocking merchandise; 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; occasional or regular driving / providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings and travel to other dollar general stores. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.