Retail Sales Associate: Customer Focus & Merchandising

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

Job summary

Dollar General in Gillespie, IL is seeking a store associate to act as the primary contact for customers, stock and rotate merchandise, and maintain plan-o-grams. You will greet shoppers, assist with locating items, operate the cash register, and ensure a clean, organized store environment.

The role involves unloading trucks, building displays, and supporting daily store operations with a customer-first mindset in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• 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.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; store merchandise in stock room or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and stock merchandise; rotate and face shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and assist customers in locating items.
• Operate cash register and scan handheld devices to total purchases; bag merchandise and collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Clean front end of store, unload trucks, and help set up displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Planogram compliance

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Cash register hardware

Job description

Dollar General in Gillespie, IL is seeking a store associate to act as the primary contact for customers, stock and rotate merchandise, and maintain plan-o-grams. You will greet shoppers, assist with locating items, operate the cash register, and ensure a clean, organized store environment.

The role involves unloading trucks, building displays, and supporting daily store operations with a customer-first mindset in a fast-paced setting.