Customer-First Retail Sales Associate

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

Job summary

Dollar General in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the register, stock merchandise, and keep the store clean. This role emphasizes friendly service and efficient checkout to maximize customer satisfaction.

You will support merchandising standards, help with displays, and assist store operations as directed by the Store Manager. A high school diploma is preferred, and prior retail experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and ability to greet customers.
• Ability to operate cash register and process payments.
• Ability to stock and rotate merchandise per planograms.
• Basic math skills for making change.
• Knowledge of safety policies.

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 communication

Cash handling

Planograms

Stock merchandise

Customer service

Safety policies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Dollar General in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the register, stock merchandise, and keep the store clean. This role emphasizes friendly service and efficient checkout to maximize customer satisfaction.

You will support merchandising standards, help with displays, and assist store operations as directed by the Store Manager. A high school diploma is preferred, and prior retail experience is a plus.