Retail Sales Associate — Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

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

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate in Illinois to assist customers with locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and keep the store clean. The role supports the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

The position emphasizes friendly customer interactions, accurate cash handling, and ability to follow planograms, with physical tasks such as lifting and stocking merchandise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow merchandise presentation guides and planograms.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and greet customers.
• Operate cash register and process purchases.
• Stock, rotate, and restock merchandise on shelves.
• Keep store clean and assist with side duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Planograms

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register functions

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Handheld scanner

Pricing gun

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate in Illinois to assist customers with locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and keep the store clean. The role supports the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

The position emphasizes friendly customer interactions, accurate cash handling, and ability to follow planograms, with physical tasks such as lifting and stocking merchandise.