Customer-First Sales Associate: Cashier & Merchandising

Dollar General; Coal Valley (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Illinois seeks a Sales Associate to be the front-line contact for customers, helping them locate and purchase items and handling transactions at the cash register. The role includes stocking shelves, building displays, and keeping the store clean as directed by the Store Manager.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, basic math and cash handling knowledge, and the ability to follow planograms to ensure attractive product presentation.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills and cash register operations.
• 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 merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and builds displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety awareness

Planogram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register functions

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Dollar General in Illinois seeks a Sales Associate to be the front-line contact for customers, helping them locate and purchase items and handling transactions at the cash register. The role includes stocking shelves, building displays, and keeping the store clean as directed by the Store Manager.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, basic math and cash handling knowledge, and the ability to follow planograms to ensure attractive product presentation.