Customer-First Retail Sales Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Maternity and parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General in Benton, Illinois is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, handle transactions, stock merchandise, and help maintain store presentation. This role emphasizes friendly service, accuracy at the register, and efficient stocking to maximize store profitability.

The position involves greeting customers, operating the cash register, stocking shelves, and keeping the store clean. Previous retail experience is helpful; availability for flexible hours is preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read 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 purchases, collect payment and bag merchandise.
• Follow merchandising processes: unpack, stock, rotate, and build displays.
• Keep the store clean, take out trash, dust and mop floors, and assist with sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety practices

Planograms

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register operations

Merchandise stocking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Cash register

Scanner

Pricing guns

Dollies / rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General in Benton, Illinois is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, handle transactions, stock merchandise, and help maintain store presentation. This role emphasizes friendly service, accuracy at the register, and efficient stocking to maximize store profitability.

The position involves greeting customers, operating the cash register, stocking shelves, and keeping the store clean. Previous retail experience is helpful; availability for flexible hours is preferred.