Retail Sales Associate: Customer Experience & Merchandising

Dollar General; Ogden (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Associate to be the primary contact for customers, support plan-o-grams, stock and display merchandise, and help maximize store profitability. You will assist shoppers, run the checkout, and help keep the store clean and organized.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and basic math and cash-handling skills. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety policies in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise in the sales floor or stock room.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register, itemize purchases, bag items, and provide change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Keep the front end clean and maintain sidewalk displays when required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Plan-o-gram reading

Basic math

IBM cash register

Safety policies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Associate to be the primary contact for customers, support plan-o-grams, stock and display merchandise, and help maximize store profitability. You will assist shoppers, run the checkout, and help keep the store clean and organized.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and basic math and cash-handling skills. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety policies in a fast-paced retail environment.