SALES ASSOCIATE in NEWMAN IL S19379

Dollar General; Newman (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Maternity/Parental leave

Supplemental programs

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring for a store associate in Newman, IL. You will greet customers, stock shelves, and operate the cash register to complete transactions with accuracy and efficiency.

You will assist with merchandising, displays, and customer inquiries while maintaining store cleanliness and safety. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to store policies.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Understanding and applying safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidelines.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Experience with IBM cash registers and transactions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open, and unpack cartons; place in stock room or on sales floor.
• Build and rotate merchandise displays; face shelves.
• Assist customers in locating items.
• Operate cash register and total purchases; bag items.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram guidance

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Details General Summary:

Act as the point of contact for customers. Assist in setting and maintaining plan-o-grams and programs. Stock merchandise adequately. Perform other duties as necessary to maximize profitability, customer satisfaction, and teamwork, while protecting company assets.

Duties And Essential Job Functions

• Unload trucks.
• Follow company work processes to 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.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

Work Experience and/or Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

• 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
• 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.

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.