- Company: Dollar General
- Location: Clarksdale, Coahoma County
- Full Time
- Clarksdale, Coahoma 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 Corporation is a U.S. dollar-store chain based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. As of early 2024 it operated about 20,388 stores across the contiguous United States and Mexico. Founded in 1939 and publicly traded as DG, it focuses on everyday low-price retail.
12,961 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Join Dollar General as a Lead Sales Associate in our Clarksdale, Coahoma County store. This is a full-time position dedicated to delivering excellent customer service, supporting store operations, and helping lead a talented sales team. Must be 21 years or older.
About the Role
As a Lead Sales Associate at Dollar General, you'll play a key role in creating an engaging shopping experience while helping our store run smoothly. You'll combine sales expertise with team leadership, ensuring our customers find what they need and our store operates at peak efficiency every single day.
What You'll Do
- Deliver outstanding customer service, answer product questions, and guide shoppers to find items they're looking for
- Support the sales floor by keeping merchandise organized, displays attractive, and shelves well-stocked
- Assist in training and mentoring other sales associates to build a strong, knowledgeable team
- Handle cash transactions accurately and maintain compliance with security procedures
- Help maintain store cleanliness and safety standards throughout your shift
- Support inventory management and help prepare merchandise for sales and promotions
- Serve as a resource for team members and customers, demonstrating Dollar General's commitment to serving others
What We're Looking For
- Must be 21 years or older
- Strong customer service skills and a genuine desire to help shoppers
- Ability to work full-time and maintain a reliable schedule
- Experience in retail sales or customer-facing roles preferred
- Natural leadership qualities and comfort supporting team members
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Cash handling experience and comfort with point-of-sale systems
Why Dollar General
At Dollar General, we believe in serving others and valuing every team member. We offer career growth opportunities across our stores, distribution centers, and support operations, with the flexibility of working in your local community.
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Working in Clarksdale, Coahoma County
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Clarksdale is the county seat of Coahoma County, Mississippi, with about 14,903 residents (2020 census). It sits on the Sunflower River in the Mississippi Delta and was founded in the mid-1800s around John Clark’s timber mill. Mississippi is a Deep South state bounded by the Mississippi River on much of its western edge.
Mississippi is a state in the Southeastern and Deep South regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Louisiana to the southwest, and Arkansas to the northwest. Mississippi's western boundary is largely defined by the Mississippi River, or its historical course. Mississippi is the 32nd largest by area and 35th-most populous
🇺🇸 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
Unemployment rate in Mississippi: 3.8% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Mississippi: 13.0% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Mississippi: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Mississippi: $42,434 — via FRED
Home prices in Mississippi (year over year): +3.5% — via FRED
Median household income in Coahoma County: $36,259 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most recent FEMA-declared disaster in Coahoma County: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm), Feb 2026 — via FEMA
Most common commute in Coahoma County: Drove Alone (79%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Coahoma County: 79% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Passenger Depot, listed 1995 (70m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 72°F / low 52°F year-round (summers around 90°F, winters around 34°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable (12.7/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $748/mo (1BR) · $842/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 55m (180 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Be ready to discuss retail leadership: coaching teammates, handling busy checkout rushes, shrink and safety habits, and staying calm with customers. Prepare short examples of prioritizing tasks when the store is short-staffed. Show you meet the 21+ requirement and can work full-time in-store in Clarksdale.
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Strong fit if you like fast retail floors, mentoring associates, and reliable in-person hours at a national value retailer. Less ideal if you need remote work or a non-customer-facing role—this posting is store-based Lead Sales Associate work in Clarksdale, MS.
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- Role LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT – 21 and older only – in CLARKSDALE, MS S11956
- Employer Dollar General
- Location Clarksdale, Coahoma County
- Type Full Time
- Posted June 14, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (312 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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