LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in BLOOMINGTON, IL S09247

Dollar General; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 21,352 - 21,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage options

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave and vacation

Job summary

A retail chain in Bloomington, IL is seeking a full-time Lead Sales Associate to enhance customer service and store organization. This role involves directing customer interactions, operating cash registers, and assisting in store management tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferred supervisory experience. The position offers starting pay of $15.50 to $15.75 per hour and various employee benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and six months of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to drive own vehicle to the bank.
• Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service leadership; greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to total customers’ purchases.
• Follow company work processes for stocking and merchandising.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills

Understanding of safety policies and practices

Ability to read and follow planograms

Mathematical calculations

Cash register functions

Knowledge of cash handling procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Job description

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in BLOOMINGTON, IL S09247

Apply for the LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT role at Dollar General in Bloomington, IL (S09247).

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is serving others. We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are launching a new career in one of our many convenient store locations, distribution centers, store support center, or private fleet team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to serve? Join the Dollar General journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers save time, save money, and every day.® By offering frequently used and replenished items such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Job Details

The Lead Sales Associate helps maintain a clean, well‑organized store with a customer‑first focus. The duties include assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating a cash register, stocking and recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets. Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Provide superior customer service leadership; greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customers’ purchases, collect payment, make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
• Follow company work processes to receive, open and unpack boxes, cartons and totes of merchandise; stock merchandise, restock and rotate merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store; take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom; and help set up sidewalk displays.
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of planograms.
• Open and close the store under the specific direction of the Store Manager.
• Perform additional duties typically performed by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager in their absence.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Ability to drive own vehicle to the bank to deposit money.

Work Experience and/or Education: High school diploma or equivalent and six months of supervisory experience (or related experience/training) preferred.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks; may also require the ability to push and/or pull rolltainers for stocking merchandise.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two‑wheel dollies, U‑boats (six‑wheel carts), and rolltainers.
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet.
• Fast‑paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Occasional or regular driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings and travel to other Dollar General stores.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Dollar General is pleased to offer a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well‑being of our employees and their families. Available benefit programs include health insurance coverage options, a variety of supplemental programs, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave (where required by law), vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and many more. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. See careers.dollargeneral.com/benefits for additional details.

New Hire Starting Pay Range: $15.50 - $15.75 per hour.