SALES ASSOCIATE in METROPOLIS IL S01106

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

Job Description

Job Details General Summary:

The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers. The duties of the Sales Associate include assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating the cash register, stocking merchandise, recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Work Experience and/or Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking and standing
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks; which may also require the ability to push and/or pull rolltainers for stocking merchandise
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats (six-wheel carts), and rolltainers
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds
• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet
• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

Dollar General is pleased to offer a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

Available benefit programs include

• health insurance coverage options
• a variety of supplemental programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• paid sick leave (where required by law)
• vacation
• paid maternity and parental leave, and many more

Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. See careers.dollargeneral.com/benefits for additional details.

About Us

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.