Merchandiser

Position Summary:

Join Dollar General Corporation as a Merchandiser, where your role will involve providing reliable and customer-centric support at a local retail outlet. The key responsibilities of this position include delivering top-notch customer service, upholding the store's visual standards, and ensuring the effective management of merchandise. As a Merchandiser, you will assist patrons, oversee inventory operations, execute merchandising initiatives, and help in maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the store.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take on the role of the key point of contact for customers by offering a friendly welcome, addressing queries, and guiding them to the desired items.
• Examine and receive deliveries, meticulously checking items for precision and excellence before storing products in the backroom or showcasing them on the retail floor.
• Organize the display of goods in line with the prescribed plan-o-grams, regularly interchange products to keep them fresh, and ensure a well-maintained and visually pleasing sales space.
• Create and sustain appealing product exhibits and promotional installations to enrich the retail environment and increase sales.
• Utilize cash registers and point-of-sale systems to accurately process customer transactions, encompassing the handling of cash, credit cards, and alternative payment options.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the store through consistent housekeeping activities like sweeping, mopping, restroom sanitization, stockroom organization, and the disposal of trash and recycling.
• Aid in managing inventory by performing stock checks, documenting inconsistencies, and placing orders for products through handheld scanners or similar resources available within the organization.
• Comply with corporate regulations, safety criteria, and anti-theft protocols to preserve company valuables and uphold a secure shopping atmosphere for both clients and workers.

Qualifications:

• It is preferred that candidates possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and effective communication techniques, devoted to delivering top-notch customer service.
• Essential numerical competencies needed for cash management and register functions.
• Skill in interpreting and executing merchandising directives, plan-o-grams, and operational protocols.
• Trustworthy and timely, demonstrating the skill to perform well independently or collaboratively in a high-speed retail atmosphere.
• Capability to carry out manual activities like lifting objects, standing for prolonged periods, and relocating merchandise.

Work Environment:

The job entails being situated in a retail store and engaging regularly with customers and other staff members. The Store Clerk's responsibilities typically involve physically demanding tasks like replenishing shelves and ensuring the store is clean and organized.

About Dollar General:

Having a history that exceeds 80 years, Dollar General positions itself as a top vendor that prioritizes meeting consumer needs through affordable prices and convenience. We strive to foster a supportive work atmosphere and prospects for career progression for our devoted workforce.

Founded back in 1939, The Dollar General Corporation is a well-known American discount store retailer that focuses on supplying customers with easy access to essential everyday items at reasonable prices. With a vast presence of over 17,000 stores located across 46 states, Dollar General primarily caters to rural and suburban regions by providing a carefully curated assortment of products including groceries, household essentials, beauty and health products, clothing, and seasonal goods.