CASHIER

Navy Exchange Service Command; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DAY ONE benefits

Tax-free shopping

Job summary

Navy Exchange Service Command is seeking a friendly Cashier in Groton, CT to greet customers, process transactions, and promote products and services. You will learn about offerings and clearly articulate our mission to serve military members and their families.

The role emphasizes accurate cash handling, excellent customer service, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment, with benefits beginning DAY ONE.

Qualifications

• Product knowledge of merchandise and services.
• Ability to operate POS systems and cash handling.
• Strong verbal and written communication with customers.
• Basic math for cash handling and transactions.
• Retail experience or related work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage and connect with customers.
• Direct customers to merchandise and inform about promotions and events.
• Maintain checkout area, process transactions and balance tills.
• Assist with stock checks, shelving and inventory reconciliation.

Skills

Product knowledge

Point-of-Sale systems

Communication skills

Basic math

Retail experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

While some 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.

The Benefits Begin DAY ONE:

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:

• Competitive Salary: Federal pay beginning at the Non-Appropriated Fund NF-01 level + depending on experience.
• Immediate Coverage: Benefits begin on DAY ONE.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Federal Healthcare benefits, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Accrual of PTO starts on DAY ONE.
• Military Family Support: Continuity Programs for Military Spouses.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible* after qualifying years of service.
• Exclusive Perks: 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.

Job Summary: As a Cashier you will be the face of our company You get to 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. Must be capable of learning about what we sell and are able to articulate our purpose in a manner that is educational insightful and professional. Have a positive and outgoing nature that enjoys serving others and making a positive impact to the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Customer Service

• - Proactively engage and make a connection with customers.
• - Asking questions and listening to customer s needs.
• - Directing customers to merchandise informing them about upcoming events promotions mobile offers STAR card.
• Cooperate and build positive inclusive and respectful relationships take accountability for your own actions and outcomes.

Organization

• - Maintaining check-out area appearance.
• Moving and re-stocking bags packaging materials labels.
• - Interact with customer to ensure they found everything they needed.
• - Make suggestions to customer on latest trends and current promotions based on customer s individual needs.
• - Using a Point-of-Sales system processing cash exchanges discounts gift cards credit cards debit cards cash handling including counting money and returning accurate amounts to customer.
• - Maintaining change funds and accounts for sales receipts.
• Completing various forms of paperwork reports and reconciliation.
• - Be the keeper of merchandise complete all inventory processes and make sure 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• - Product Knowledge.
• Knowledge of Point-of-Sale systems.
• Experience - Retail or relevant work 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. Ability to use a calculator and calculate percentages. Must be able to make change in American monetary units.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WORK ENVIRONMENT This position involves constant 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 50lbs in some departments. Work typically performed indoors but may be assigned outdoors depending upon location. OTHER SKILLS Enthusiastic friendly and energetic with a desire to provide outstanding service. WORK HOURS 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.