- Company: Dollar General
- Location: Shelby, Michigan
- Salary: Pay not listed
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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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- Role Lead Sales Associate
- Employer Dollar General
- Location Shelby, Michigan
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted June 17, 2026
- Apply by August 8, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (355 words)
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- Fill customer orders by packaging sold items and documentation for direct shipping or by transferring orders to manufacturers or third-party distributors.
- Receive and process payments from customers, using electronic transaction services.
- Create, manage, or automate orders or invoices, using order management or invoicing software.
- Deliver e-mail confirmation of completed transactions and shipment.
- Correspond with online customers via electronic mail, telephone, or other electronic messaging to address questions or complaints about products, policies, or shipping methods.
- Purchase new or used items from online or physical sources for resale via retail or auction Web site.
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