LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE - FT - Raymond, MS STORE #31912

Dollar General • Raymond, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Sales Associate helps maintain a clean, well-organized store with a customer-first focus. The role involves helping customers locate and purchase merchandise, operating a cash register, stocking and recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties assigned by the Store Manager to maximize 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.
• Valid driver's license.
• Frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; frequent handling of merchandise and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to climb a ladder occasionally to heights of six feet.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of supervisory experience or related experience/training.
• Ability to attain required food-handling certifications, if applicable for Market stores.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers.
• Operate the cash register and scanner, total purchases, collect payment, make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as needed.
• Follow merchandise processes, including unpacking, stocking, restocking, 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 direction.
• Perform duties typically handled by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager when they are absent.

What This Job Offers

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