Retail Sales Associate — Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

Dollar General; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to serve customers, operate the register, stock merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate cash handling, and adherence to merchandising standards across our Illinois locations.

In this position, you will greet customers, assist with purchases, follow planograms, and help maintain a welcoming shopping environment while supporting store profitability and assets protection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read 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 purchase, collect payment, bag merchandise.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving room, assist with sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Planogram reading

Stock merchandise

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to serve customers, operate the register, stock merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate cash handling, and adherence to merchandising standards across our Illinois locations.

In this position, you will greet customers, assist with purchases, follow planograms, and help maintain a welcoming shopping environment while supporting store profitability and assets protection.