Sales Associate - Uniforms; Part Time

Overview

As a sales associate you will be the face of our company. You will highlight our brand and image while contributing to building our reputation as a company that values its customers and their opinions. You will be directly responsible for assisting customers and helping them recognize the need for our products and services. You must be capable of learning about what we sell and articulate our purpose in an educational, insightful and professional manner.

Have a positive and outgoing nature that enjoys serving others and making a positive impact to the organization.

• Proactively engage and make a connection with customers.
• Ask questions and listen to customer needs.
• Direct customers to merchandise by informing them about upcoming events, promotions, mobile offers, STAR card.
• Provide premier customer service.
• Cooperate and build positive, inclusive, and respectful relationships; take accountability for your own actions and outcomes.
• Maintain store appearance.
• Cross-sell products and know the layout of the store.
• Make suggestions to customers on latest trends and current promotions based on individual needs.
• Upsell products.
• Learn product features, keep up with the latest trends, and leverage company tools and technology to confidently provide product knowledge and specifications.
• Use a Point-of-Sales system; process cash exchanges, discounts, gift cards, credit cards, debit cards; cash handling including counting money and returning accurate amounts to customers.
• Complete various forms of paperwork, reports, and reconciliation.
• Be the keeper of merchandise; complete all inventory processes and ensure merchandise is properly checked in and accurately ticketed. May participate in periodic inventories.
• Adherence to assigned work schedule; accurate and complete follow through on work assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Product knowledge – Basic knowledge of products and merchandise.
• Experience – Retail experience preferred but not required.
• Communication skills – Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to read, write and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, peers and management. Ability to communicate on the telephone with proper etiquette.
• Mathematical skills – Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Reasoning ability – Ability to multi-task while being attentive to customers and remaining flexible to the needs of the business. Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative independent of direct supervision.

This position involves constantly moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing and standing for at least two consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching and climbing ladders. Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Involves lifting at least 25 lbs. and up to 50 lbs in some departments. Work typically performed indoors but may be assigned outdoors depending upon location.

Enthusiastic, friendly and energetic with a desire to provide outstanding service.

Available to work a variety of hours which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

No experience required. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

While some may serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort – we serve the men and women who wear the flag – America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them, and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do.

• You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and competitive work environment.

We know you work hard, and cultivate the very best solutions for your family – and that’s why the benefits we offer, you won’t find anywhere else:

• We offer a competitive federal salary beginning at the Non-Appropriated Fund NF-01 level, depending on experience.
• Did we mention, your Benefits begin on Day One?
• Federal healthcare benefits.
• Dental, Vision, 401(k) & Pension Plan.
• Accrual of paid time off at Day One.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Continuity Programs for Military Spouses.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible after qualifying years of service.
• Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location.

Because here at the Navy Exchange Service Command, there’s no such thing as tomorrow – there’s only today. GET AFTER IT. Seize the opportunity to grow and be community driven, too. Build a mission driven life.
Mission: YOU
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– Heroes Welcome