Retail Sales Associate - Customer Service & Merchandising

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Maternity & parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to provide friendly customer service, process purchases at the register, stock merchandise, and keep the store clean and inviting. You will assist customers in locating items and operate the POS system while following company policies to protect assets.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, basic math, and planogram adherence. Prior retail experience is helpful, with training and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with cash register operations is beneficial.
• Ability to stock and merchandise with planogram adherence.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with a friendly, helpful attitude.
• Operate the cash register, scan items, total purchases, and handle payments.
• Stock shelves, unpack and rotate merchandise, and set up displays.
• Keep the store clean and organized, including restroom and break areas.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Planogram reading

Cash handling

Mathematical literacy

Cash register skills

Stock merchandising

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Two-wheel dollies

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to provide friendly customer service, process purchases at the register, stock merchandise, and keep the store clean and inviting. You will assist customers in locating items and operate the POS system while following company policies to protect assets.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, basic math, and planogram adherence. Prior retail experience is helpful, with training and growth opportunities available.