Customer-Driven Retail Associate — Fast-Paced Growth

Dollar General; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage options

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to serve customers, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and maintain store appearance. The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate checkout, and merchandising standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

This position supports store profitability and assets protection, with duties assigned by the Store Manager. High school diploma preferred; strong interpersonal skills and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to 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 awareness

Planogram literacy

Cash handling

Math skills

Cash register

Stock merchandising

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to serve customers, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and maintain store appearance. The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate checkout, and merchandising standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

This position supports store profitability and assets protection, with duties assigned by the Store Manager. High school diploma preferred; strong interpersonal skills and reliability are essential for success.