Sales Associate Careers at Dollar General - Billings, Montana | Apply Now!

Role Overview

Are you energetic, customer-focused, and ready to launch your retail career? Dollar General is hiring Sales Associates in Billings, Montana for store S31890. As a Sales Associate, you'll be the friendly face of Dollar General, helping shoppers save time and money every day on essentials like food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, apparel, housewares, and seasonal items. With over 80 years of serving communities, Dollar General values your unique strengths and offers a thriving environment where your difference makes a difference.

This entry-level position is perfect for those seeking flexible hours, career growth, and a sense of purpose in retail. You'll handle everything from stocking shelves and building displays to operating the cash register and assisting customers. No extensive experience required – just a willingness to serve others! Join thousands of team members who thrive at Dollar General's convenient neighborhood stores.

Key Responsibilities

As a Sales Associate at Dollar General in Billings, MT, your role is dynamic and essential to store success. Key duties include:

• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers, providing exceptional service to enhance satisfaction.
• Unloading trucks and meticulously following company processes to receive, open, unpack cartons, and totes.
• Storing merchandise in the stockroom or efficiently moving it directly to the sales floor.
• Building eye-catching merchandise displays that drive sales and improve store aesthetics.
• Stocking shelves, rotating products to ensure freshness, and facing merchandise for a neat presentation.
• Restocking recovered merchandise to keep shelves fully stocked at all times.
• Assisting customers in locating items, answering questions, and recommending products.
• Maintaining cleanliness by baling cardboard, taking out trash, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning restrooms, and organizing the stockroom.
• Complying with all company policies, procedures, and safety standards to protect assets and ensure a safe environment.
• Warmly greeting every customer to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Operating the cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize purchases, total bills, and bag items accurately.
• Collecting payments, making change, and processing transactions swiftly and securely.
• Assisting with merchandise ordering using handheld scanners as needed.
• Cleaning the front end of the store and setting up sidewalk displays to attract more foot traffic.

These responsibilities maximize profitability, boost customer satisfaction, and foster teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Dollar General Sales Associate in Billings, Montana, you'll need:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (preferred but not required).
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills for customer interactions.
• Solid understanding of safety policies and practices to maintain a hazard-free store.
• Ability to read and implement plan-o-grams and merchandise presentation guidelines precisely.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures for accurate transactions.
• Basic mathematical skills for counting change, inventory, and sales calculations.
• Proficiency with IBM cash register functions and handheld scanners.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling heavy merchandise.
• Comfort using tools like pricing guns, box cutters, dollies, U-boats, and rolltainers.
• Reliability, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn in a team environment.

No prior retail experience is necessary – Dollar General provides comprehensive training!

Salary & Benefits

Sales Associates at Dollar General in Billings, MT typically earn between $26,000 and $34,000 annually, based on hours, experience, and performance. This equates to competitive hourly wages with opportunities for overtime. While exact figures vary, this range reflects industry standards for entry-level retail in Montana.

Dollar General offers robust benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with matching, paid time off, holidays, employee discounts, career advancement, flexible schedules, paid training, life/disability insurance, wellness programs, and more. These perks support your financial wellness and work-life balance.

Why Join Dollar General?

Dollar General isn't just a job – it's a career journey. With 19,000+ stores nationwide, you'll have endless growth opportunities from Sales Associate to Store Manager and beyond. Our mission 'Serving Others' creates a supportive culture valuing diversity and individual strengths. In Billings, enjoy a close-knit team, community impact, and the pride of helping locals save money daily.

Benefits like flexible shifts suit students, parents, or second-job seekers. Plus, our private fleet, distribution centers, and store support offer lateral moves. Thrive in a company that's been a staple for 80+ years, delivering value and opportunity.

How to Apply

Ready to start? Apply online today for the Sales Associate position at Dollar General store S31890 in Billings, Montana. Visit our careers page, search for Billings openings, submit your resume, and prepare for a quick interview. We hire fast – join the team serving your community!

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