Customer-First Retail Sales Associate

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

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate checkout, and adherence to merchandising standards.

Ideal candidates can read planograms, handle cash, and perform basic math while supporting store profitability and asset protection in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planograms 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 company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving area, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Stock merchandise

Safety awareness

Planogram knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Scanner

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate checkout, and adherence to merchandising standards.

Ideal candidates can read planograms, handle cash, and perform basic math while supporting store profitability and asset protection in a fast-paced environment.