Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

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

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to serve as the point of contact for customers, assist with plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and support store operations to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

You will unload trucks, stock shelves, operate the cash register, assist customers, and maintain clean aisles while following company policies. This role emphasizes teamwork and asset protection in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-grams and merchandising guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills for transactions and pricing.
• Experience with IBM cash register functions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and move merchandise to stock areas.
• Receive, unpack, store, or stock merchandise on sales floor.
• Build and maintain merchandise displays and plan-o-grams.
• Stock, rotate, and face merchandise on shelves.
• Assist customers in locating products and answering questions.
• Operate cash register, total purchases, bag items, and collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Keep front end clean and help set up sidewalk displays when required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic arithmetic

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to serve as the point of contact for customers, assist with plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and support store operations to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

You will unload trucks, stock shelves, operate the cash register, assist customers, and maintain clean aisles while following company policies. This role emphasizes teamwork and asset protection in a fast-paced retail environment.