Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

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

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring for a store associate in the United States. You will act as the point of contact for customers, assist in stocking merchandise, and maintain plan-of-grams and displays. You will also operate the checkout, handle payments, and help keep the store clean and organized.

The role requires effective communication, basic math, and familiarity with cash registers. High school diploma preferred; physical work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store merchandise in stock room or move directly to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard and take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customer and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand‑held scanners, as needed.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and oral

Understanding of safety policies

Plan-o-gram following ability

Cash handling procedures

Basic mathematical skills

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is hiring for a store associate in the United States. You will act as the point of contact for customers, assist in stocking merchandise, and maintain plan-of-grams and displays. You will also operate the checkout, handle payments, and help keep the store clean and organized.

The role requires effective communication, basic math, and familiarity with cash registers. High school diploma preferred; physical work in a fast-paced retail environment.