Retail Sales Associate - Customer-Focused, Fast-Paced

Dollar General; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Paid maternity and parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, restock merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes friendly customer interaction, accurate checkout, and orderly displays within a fast-paced retail environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic math skills, with a willingness to learn store policies and safety guidelines while supporting store profitability.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandising guides.
• Know-how of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills for transactions.
• Ability to operate cash register functions.
• Ability to stock and display merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner, itemize purchases, collect payment, and bag merchandise.
• Follow merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise; build displays.
• Clean the store and assist with store upkeep and sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Planogram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register proficiency

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Dollar General is hiring a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, restock merchandise, and maintain store cleanliness. The role emphasizes friendly customer interaction, accurate checkout, and orderly displays within a fast-paced retail environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic math skills, with a willingness to learn store policies and safety guidelines while supporting store profitability.