The Lead Sales Associate helps maintain a clean, well-organized store with a customer-first focus. 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
Job Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Work Experience and/or Education
High school diploma or equivalent and six months of supervisory experience (or related experience/training) preferred.
Working Conditions
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six months of supervisory experience or related experience/training
- Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Understanding of safety policies and practices
- Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guides
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages
- Ability to perform cash register functions
- Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices
- Knowledge of cash handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit control
- Ability to drive a personal vehicle to the bank for deposits
- Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and handle merchandise and stocking equipment
Dollar General Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dollar General and has not been reviewed or approved by Dollar General.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions after tenure requirements and other financial perks. These features provide tangible support for long‑term savings for eligible employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options span paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, and military leave. The range of leave types covers common life events even if availability and usage can vary by role.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources such as an Employee Assistance Program and a wellness program are available, alongside conveniences like early wage access. These offerings support everyday wellbeing and cash‑flow flexibility.
Dollar General Insights
What We Do
Dollar General has been Serving Others for approximately 85 years. With approximately 20,000 stores, we serve communities across the country, from right around the corner. We exist to provide convenience, quality, and value, so our customers can get back to what's important. Our products include high-quality private labels to America's most-trusted brands. And we're here to fill more than just carts. For anyone working to create a meaningful career, a better life for themselves. their loved ones and neighbors - we're here for it. Here for What Matters.
