Part-Time
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
10,001+ employees
Discount retailer supplying everyday essentials.
No salary listed
Cambridge, OH, USA
In Person
Relocation assistance is not available.
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- The ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations is required.
- Knowledge of cash handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control, is required.
- The ability to perform IBM cash register functions is required.
- Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices is required.
- Effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills are required.
- An understanding of safety policies and practices is required.
- The ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance is required.
- The role requires frequent walking and standing.
- The role requires frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to operate the checkout station, stock merchandise, and unload trucks, including pushing or pulling rolltainers.
- The role requires frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats, and rolltainers.
- The role requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
- The role requires occasional climbing using a step ladder to heights of six feet.
- The role involves occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
- The role may require driving or providing personal transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.
- Function as a cashier and/or stocker and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.
- Assist in setting and maintaining plan-o-grams and programs.
- Provide exemplary customer service.
- Unload trucks according to the prescribed process for the store.
- Follow company work processes to receive, open, and unpack cartons and totes.
- Stock merchandise, rotate and face merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays.
- Restock returned and recovered merchandise.
- Order zones and drop shipment categories according to prescribed ordering practices, as assigned by the Store Manager.
- Assist in plan-o-gram implementation and maintenance.
- Assist customers by locating merchandise.
- Bail cardboard and take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean the restroom and stockroom.
- Greet customers as they enter the store.
- Maintain register countertops and bags and implement register countertop plan-o-grams.
- Operate the cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total customer purchases and bag merchandise.
- Collect payment from customers and make change.
- Clean the front end of the store and help set up sidewalk displays.
- Help maintain a clean, well-organized store and facilitate a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
- Provide superior customer service leadership.
- Follow company policies and procedures outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
- Open and/or close the store under specific direction of the Area Manager.
- In the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, authorize and sign for refunds and overrides, count the register, and make bank deposits.
- Assist in maintaining strict cashier accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
- Monitor cash levels and make appropriate drawer pulls as directed by the Store Manager.
- Monitor cameras for unusual customer and employee activities, if applicable.
- Supply cashiers with change when needed.
- Complete required paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines as assigned.
- A high school diploma or equivalent and six months of supervisory experience or related experience/training are preferred.
Dollar General is a discount retailer that sells a wide range of everyday items at low prices through a network of neighborhood stores. It works by stocking products like food, cleaning supplies, health and beauty items, apparel, and seasonal goods and selling them in small-format stores that are easy to reach in many communities. The company keeps prices low by using a lean supply chain and buying in bulk, which helps it offer a broad selection while keeping operating costs down. Its advantage over competitors comes from its extensive store footprint in both rural and urban areas, a focus on convenience, and efficient logistics that support frequent low-price offerings. Dollar General aims to provide value and convenience to budget-conscious customers while growing rapidly through more store openings, expanded product lines, and continued supply chain improvements.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Founded
1939
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 sales rose 3.4% to $10.79 billion, beating EPS expectations.
- Management raised FY2026 EPS guidance to $7.20-$7.45 after fourth straight traffic growth quarter.
- June 2026 AI, IT, and real-estate leadership moves target supply-chain and store productivity gains.
What critics are saying
- The June 2026 $15 million pricing settlement exposes persistent checkout accuracy failures.
- OSHA safety citations and robbery-prone stores keep labor and security costs elevated through 2026.
- Walmart, Aldi, and Dollar Tree keep compressing DG’s trade-down advantage and traffic growth.
What makes Dollar General unique
- Rural small-box scale: 21,055 stores and 20,000-plus U.S. locations in 2026.
- Back-to-basics operations under Todd Vasos prioritize stocked shelves, cleaner aisles, and execution.
- Dollar General’s neighborhood footprint serves price-sensitive shoppers where Walmart supercenters remain distant.
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New Dollar General takes shape in southwest Topeka. Posted: Jul 22, 2026 / 11:37 AM CDT Updated: Jul 22, 2026 / 11:39 AM CDT TOPEKA (KSNT) - Construction on a new discount store has started in southwest Topeka, and it could open this fall. We got in touch with Dollar General in May this year regarding the potential construction of a new store at 3639 SW Gage Blvd. in Topeka. A company spokesperson confirmed this week that construction is now underway for the new store, with an opening date tentatively set for the fall of 2026. However, the opening date could change as progress continues on the construction work. "Our customers are at the center of all that we do, and meeting customers' needs is Dollar General's top priority when choosing store locations. In selecting store sites, we take a number of factors into consideration, carefully evaluating each potential new store location to ensure we can continue to meet our customers' price, value and selection needs. We further strive to provide convenience for customers who may not have affordable nearby retail options." Dollar General spokesperson Dollar General stores sell a variety of health, beauty, cleaning supply and food products including brands like Clorox, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, Kellogg's, General Mills. The company currently operates 11 locations in the Topeka area.
New Dollar General store opens in Hagerstown. Janis Reeser The Herald-Mail July 14, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET Dollar General has opened a new store at 350 N. Burhans Blvd. in Hagerstown. The store hosted a grand opening event June 27, according to a community announcement. Six to 10 jobs to be created. The store is expected to employ about six to 10 people, depending on the needs of the store, the announcement said. Dollar General's job benefits. Dollar General offers competitive wages, training and development programs. Benefits include day-one telemedicine eligibility, health insurance options, 401K savings and retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave and adoption assistance for eligible employees, according to the announcement. Dollar General: opportunities for literacy grants. The company also supports literacy and education initiatives through the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Schools, nonprofit organizations and libraries within a 15-mile radius of the Hagerstown store can apply for Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants. Since its inception in 1993, the foundation has awarded more than $292 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 28 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education, according to the announcement.
Marion County deputies investigate reported robbery at Dollar General store. Posted: Jul 7, 2026 / 11:43 AM EDT Updated: Jul 7, 2026 / 06:47 PM EDT MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) - Marion County deputies are looking for three males who reportedly tried to rob a Dollar General store Monday night. Deputies responded at about 10 p.m. to the store at 3969 North Highway 501 Business, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said. Employees said three men wearing ski masks and gloves came into the store with guns but fled without getting any money or merchandise. A frequent customer at the Dollar General, Robin Reason, said she was shocked to hear what had happened. "I think it's a shame the generation that is coming up today," Reason said. "They need to get the thieves off the street." Reason said she often goes to this specific Dollar General because of how kind the employees are, and is sad that this incident happened to them. "I've never heard a tale of this store getting robbed, and all the people in here treat people nice, I've never had no one be rude to me," Reason said. News13 reached out to Dollar General for comment, but they declined. Deputies responded with a K-9 team and are continue to investigate the incident. As of Tuesday afternoon, the sheriff's office said no additional information was available. Anyone with information is asked to call 843-423-4594 or the Marion County non-emergency dispatch line at 843-423-8399. Tips can be anonymous. Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here.
Top Bernstein analyst has optimistic Costco stock outlook for 2026. By Peace Longe TheStreet Updated July 4, 2026 9:10 PM Gift Article Costco Wholesale (COST) shares slipped on Monday, June 29, as one of Wall Street's top retail analysts delivered an attention-worthy message on the stock. Bernstein analyst Zhihan Ma named Costco and discount chain Dollar General (DG) her top retail picks for the second half of 2026. Earlier this week, she raised her Costco price target to $1,194 from $1,192 and kept her outperform rating. That target sits well above COST's Thursday, July 2, close of $951.67. Even after climbing more than 11% since January, the stock still has room to run. Ma's call boils down to a simple idea. While inflation keeps squeezing household budgets, Costco keeps finding ways to turn that squeeze into an advantage. Why Bernstein sees Costco outrunning the rest of retail. Ma's optimism about Costco starts with a view on shoppers that most retail analysts share right now. Energy prices tied to the Middle East crisis have started easing, according to TipRanks. However, she still expects inflation to pressure shoppers as higher packaging and fertilizer costs work through supply chains. Add in the threat of fresh tariffs, and lower-income households will continue struggling while wealthier shoppers keep hunting for deals. Costco's growth engine keeps humming. Costco tends to thrive in exactly this kind of environment. Ma pointed to the retailer's recent double-digit sales growth, much of it fueled by traffic at Costco's gas stations as drivers search out cheaper fuel. "Although gas inflation is starting to moderate, we expect Costco to generate about 6-7% comparable sales growth, excluding gas and foreign exchange, which, coupled with the prospect of a special dividend, should support the stock in the near term," Ma wrote, according to TipRanks. Costco's own numbers are doing the heavy lifting. Bernstein's call isn't happening in a vacuum. Costco's fiscal third-quarter net sales climbed 11.6% to $69.15 billion, according to the company's SEC earnings release. Total revenue reached $70.53 billion, topping Wall Street's forecast. Net income also jumped 15% to $2.19 billion, or $4.93 per diluted share. Membership income and the dividend story. Membership fee income, the recurring, high-margin revenue that props up Costco's business model, rose 10.7% to $1.37 billion. Executive memberships, the pricier tier that signals deeper loyalty, grew 9.6% to 41.2 million. CEO Ron Vachris also told investors the company logged its five best gas-volume weeks everto close the quarter. This happened as drivers sought lower prices amid the conflict in the Middle East, according to CNBC. Costco sweetened its dividend too, lifting the quarterly payout 13% to $1.47 per share in April. On tariffs, Vachris said Costco has begun filing refund claims tied to the Supreme Court's ruling striking down certain import levies. Proceeds are designated to keep member prices low rather than pad margins. How Bernstein's target stacks up against the rest of Wall Street. Ma isn't the only analyst betting big on Costco. Price targets across Wall Street span a wide range, and Bernstein's $1,194 sits near the very top of that pack. Where major firms stand on Costco stock: * Bank of America: $1,200, buy rating * Bernstein: $1,194, outperform rating * Goldman Sachs: $1,159, buy rating * JPMorgan Chase: $1,110, overweight rating * Raymond James: $1,100, outperform rating * Citi: $1,020, neutral rating * Truist Financial: $1,011, hold rating Source: MarketBeat Put together, Wall Street's consensus price target lands at $1,103.66, implying about a 17% increase, according to data covering 24 analysts. Sixteen rate the stock a buy, seven say hold, and just one recommends selling. This is a rare level of agreement for a stock trading at roughly 40 times profits. What could still derail the Costco bullish case. None of this makes Costco a sure buy. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio near 40 shows investors are already betting on years of strong performance. More Retail Stocks: That high bar means any slip in comparable sales or membership renewals could hurt the stock more than it would a cheaper retailer. Investors watching for the next catalyst should track Costco's July sales report and any update on the special dividend Ma flagged. A payout announcement could give the stock a fresh jolt, much like it did last time. For now, buying at current levels means betting that Bernstein's math holds up, and that Costco's loyal members keep opening their wallets. This is even as the broader economy stays uncertain. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc. This story was originally published July 4, 2026 at 9:03 PM.
SG Americas Securities LLC has $184.62 million position in Dollar General Corporation $DG. June 22, 2026 Key points. * SG Americas Securities LLC dramatically increased its Dollar General stake by 2,208.2% in Q1, now holding 1,554,918 shares valued at about $184.6 million. * Dollar General reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings of $2.00 per share versus estimates of $1.89, while revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $10.79 billion. * The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, and despite mixed analyst opinions, Wall Street currently rates the stock a consensus "Hold" with an average target price of $131.27. * MarketBeat previews the top five stocks to own by July 1st. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its stake in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG - Free Report) by 2,208.2% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,554,918 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 1,487,554 shares during the quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC owned approximately 0.71% of Dollar General worth $184,615,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 1.5% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 27,309,045 shares of the company's stock valued at $3,625,822,000 after purchasing an additional 412,542 shares during the period. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of Dollar General by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,017,002 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,462,727,000 after buying an additional 53,624 shares during the period. Morgan Stanley grew its stake in shares of Dollar General by 35.0% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 6,270,333 shares of the company's stock valued at $832,513,000 after buying an additional 1,624,748 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in Dollar General by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 5,707,809 shares of the company's stock valued at $754,857,000 after buying an additional 42,936 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in Dollar General by 47.9% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,734,500 shares of the company's stock valued at $495,830,000 after buying an additional 1,208,892 shares in the last quarter. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Dollar General price performance. DG stock opened at $113.41 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $25.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.72 and a beta of 0.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 1.17. Dollar General Corporation has a 52-week low of $95.11 and a 52-week high of $158.23. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $112.32 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $129.25. Dollar General (NYSE:DG - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $10.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.81 billion. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.65% and a net margin of 3.63%.The company's revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.78 EPS. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS. Research analysts expect that Dollar General Corporation will post 7.38 EPS for the current fiscal year. Dollar General dividend announcement. The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 7th will be issued a dividend of $0.59 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 7th. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. Dollar General's dividend payout ratio is 33.38%. Wall Street analyst weigh in. Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price target on Dollar General from $144.00 to $113.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on Dollar General from $110.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on Dollar General from $150.00 to $132.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. KeyCorp reiterated a "sector weight" rating on shares of Dollar General in a report on Friday, March 13th. Finally, HSBC reduced their price target on shares of Dollar General from $141.00 to $125.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $131.27. Dollar General company profile. Dollar General Corporation is a U.S.-based variety and discount retailer operating a large network of small-format stores that serve primarily rural and suburban communities. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DG and is headquartered in the Nashville/Goodlettsville, Tennessee area. Founded in 1939, Dollar General has grown from a regional operation into one of the nation's prominent low-price retailers focused on convenience and value. Dollar General's stores offer a wide assortment of everyday consumables and household goods, including food and beverage items, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, paper goods, apparel basics, seasonal merchandise and small household items. Further reading. Want to see what other hedge funds are holding DG? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG - Free Report). This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. 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