Retail Sales Associate — Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

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

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Sales Associate to act as a primary contact for customers, assist in locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store appearance. You will greet customers, process transactions, and support store tasks to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting assets.

The role emphasizes strong communication, basic math, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment; prior retail or cashier experience

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to operate cash register, scan items and handle payments.
• Ability to stock and rotate merchandise per planograms.
• Basic math and cash handling knowledge.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers.
• Operate cash register, total purchases, handle payments and give change.
• Unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves.
• Clean store and help with displays and side tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Cash handling

Merchandise stocking

Basic math

Reading planograms

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Cash register

Scanner

Pricing guns

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Sales Associate to act as a primary contact for customers, assist in locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store appearance. You will greet customers, process transactions, and support store tasks to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting assets.

The role emphasizes strong communication, basic math, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment; prior retail or cashier experience