Customer-First Sales Associate & Merchandiser

Dollar General; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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 is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes accuracy in checkout, friendly customer interactions, and adherence to Merchandise presentation guidelines.

High school diploma is preferred; prior retail experience is a plus. This on-site position involves standing/walking, frequent lifting, and a fast-paced environment. Dollar General offers benefits and opportunities across locations.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow 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 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

Customer service

Cash handling

Merchandise stocking

Planogram reading

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Scanner

Pricing guns

Dollies

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes accuracy in checkout, friendly customer interactions, and adherence to Merchandise presentation guidelines.

High school diploma is preferred; prior retail experience is a plus. This on-site position involves standing/walking, frequent lifting, and a fast-paced environment. Dollar General offers benefits and opportunities across locations.