LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE - FT - Leighton, AL STORE #31022

Dollar General • Leighton, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Sales Associate helps maintain a clean, well-organized store with a customer-first focus. The role assists customers with locating and purchasing merchandise, operates a cash register, stocks and recovers merchandise, cleans the store, and performs other duties assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting Company assets. Lead Sales Associates perform Sales Associate duties and act as manager on duty when the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager is absent.

Requirements

• Proficient interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guides.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Knowledge of and willingness to comply with Company policies and procedures described in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and Company communications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to attain required food-handling certifications, if applicable for Market stores.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of supervisory experience or related experience/training.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers.
• Operate the cash register and scanner to itemize purchases, collect payment, make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as needed.
• Follow Company merchandise processes by unpacking, stocking, restocking, and rotating merchandise and building displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean the restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining planograms.
• Open and close the store under the Store Manager’s specific direction.
• Perform additional duties typically handled by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager in their absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED