Customer-Centric Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General; Astoria (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage options

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Paid maternity and parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to be the primary point of contact for customers, assist with purchases, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate checkout, and adherence to merchandising standards.

Applicants should be able to operate a cash register, handle transactions, and participate in stock rotation and setup of displays. This position offers opportunities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read planograms and merchandise guides.
• Basic cash handling knowledge.
• Ability to operate a cash register.
• Ability to stock and stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Planogram reading

Cash handling

Math skills

Cash register operations

Stocking merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to be the primary point of contact for customers, assist with purchases, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate checkout, and adherence to merchandising standards.

Applicants should be able to operate a cash register, handle transactions, and participate in stock rotation and setup of displays. This position offers opportunities in a fast-paced retail environment.