- Company: Dollar General
- Location: Shelby, Oceana County
- Full Time
- Shelby, Oceana County
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Dollar General at a glance
dollargeneral.com- Founded 1939
- Ticker DG
- Revenue (FY2025) $42.72B
- Net income $1.51B
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI OPX52SQVOZI8IVSWYU66, US) — via GLEIF
FDA-registered drug labeler (Dollar General) — via openFDA NDC Directory
OSHA safety record: 2 confirmed violations across 2 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
Dollar General is a U.S. dollar-store retailer based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Founded in 1939 and listed as DG, it ran about 20,388 stores in the contiguous United States and Mexico as of early 2024. Learn more on Wikipedia.
12,961 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Join Dollar General in Shelby, Michigan as a Lead Sales Associate for a full-time opportunity to lead a dynamic retail team while delivering exceptional customer service. This position offers a rewarding career path for motivated individuals ready to take on leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced retail environment.
About the Role
As a Lead Sales Associate at Dollar General's Shelby location, you'll serve as a key member of the store leadership team. You'll balance front-line customer engagement with team coordination, ensuring smooth daily operations while maintaining the high service standards our customers expect. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured retail setting and enjoys helping others succeed.
What You'll Do
- Lead and mentor sales associates during your shifts, modeling excellent customer service and store policies
- Monitor the sales floor to ensure products are well-stocked, properly displayed, and competitively priced
- Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently, including cash handling and register management
- Support inventory control and loss prevention efforts to maintain store integrity
- Communicate with store management about team performance, operational challenges, and customer feedback
- Assist in training new associates and reinforcing company standards and procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized store environment that reflects Dollar General's commitment to customer experience
What We're Looking For
- Proven retail experience, preferably in a supervisory or leadership capacity
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead by example
- Customer service excellence and commitment to service-focused values
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift regularly, and work a flexible retail schedule
- Reliability and a strong work ethic with attention to detail
- Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and retail best practices (training provided)
About Dollar General
Dollar General operates thousands of convenient store locations across the United States, serving communities with affordable everyday essentials. We're committed to creating a workplace where our team members matter and can build meaningful careers. Whether you're interested in store operations, distribution centers, support roles, or other opportunities, Dollar General offers genuine advancement potential for dedicated employees.
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Recent news
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Working in Shelby, Oceana County
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Build the skills for this role
Prioritize customer service, basic merchandising, POS/cash accuracy, and calm leadership under peak traffic. Learn DG planograms, recovery, and loss-prevention habits on the job. No certification resources were provided for this role family.
Prepare examples of leading peers without formal authority, handling difficult customers, and keeping accuracy under time pressure. Expect questions on availability for part-time retail hours, teamwork, and how you’d prioritize register vs. recovery when short-staffed.
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A solid fit if you want part-time retail leadership at a high-volume value retailer and can handle standing, multitasking, and weekend or evening shifts. Less ideal if you need remote work or a desk-only role (this job is on-site).
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Listing facts
- Role LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SHELBY, MI S14325
- Employer Dollar General
- Location Shelby, Oceana County
- Type Full Time
- Posted June 17, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-08
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (355 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Hacker News — Amazon launches same day delivery for Prime customers
- Hacker News — Richest 1% Will Own More Than All the Rest by 2016
- Hacker News — Fiverr Raises $30M for Online Services Marketplace
- Hacker News — Cards Stolen in Target Breach Flood Underground Markets
- Hacker News — Dollar General Hits a Gold Mine in Rural America
- Hacker News — Trader Joe's, Dollar General And Others Are Paying Workers To Get Vaccines
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