Retail Sales Associate - Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

Dollar General Corporation; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Paid maternity and parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation in Decatur, IL is seeking a Sales Associate to help customers locate and purchase merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and keep the store clean and organized. You will also assist with displays and everyday store operations to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, basic cash handling, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases, collect payment and make change, bag merchandise.
• Unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves; build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving area; assist with sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Planogram reading

Cash handling basics

Cash register operation

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Cash register

Scanner

Pricing gun

Dollies/rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General Corporation in Decatur, IL is seeking a Sales Associate to help customers locate and purchase merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and keep the store clean and organized. You will also assist with displays and everyday store operations to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, basic cash handling, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.