Customer-First Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

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

Job summary

The Sales Associate at Dollar General serves as a point of contact for customers, helping them locate and purchase merchandise, and operating the cash register. You will stock merchandise, rotate displays, and keep the store clean to support profitability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include cash handling, customer assistance, planogram adherence, and safety practices in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandising guides.
• Basic cash handling and math skills.
• Ability to operate cash register and scanners.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and greet customers.
• Operate cash register, scan items, collect payment, and bag merchandise.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate items on shelves.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, and assist with displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Merchandising

Communication

Inventory stocking

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Sales Associate at Dollar General serves as a point of contact for customers, helping them locate and purchase merchandise, and operating the cash register. You will stock merchandise, rotate displays, and keep the store clean to support profitability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include cash handling, customer assistance, planogram adherence, and safety practices in a fast-paced retail environment.