Customer-Focused Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

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

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as a customer contact, assist with locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, stock and rotate items, and maintain store cleanliness. This role supports profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

The position involves frequent walking, standing, and handling of merchandise, under guidance from the Store Manager. High school diploma preferred; experience in cash handling is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures and math.
• Ability to read planograms and merchandise presentation guides.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases.
• Stock, restock, rotate merchandise and build displays.
• Clean the store and assist with store operations as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Safety awareness

Planogram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register operation

Stocking merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as a customer contact, assist with locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, stock and rotate items, and maintain store cleanliness. This role supports profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

The position involves frequent walking, standing, and handling of merchandise, under guidance from the Store Manager. High school diploma preferred; experience in cash handling is a plus.