Customer-Focused Retail Sales Associate | Flexible Hours

Navy Exchange Service Command; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Exchange Service Command in Newport, RI is seeking a Sales Associate - Flexible (softlines) to provide outstanding customer service, learn product knowledge, and promote our brand image. You will help customers recognize their needs and communicate our purpose in a professional, educational manner.

Experience is not required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. You will work varied hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store needs.

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to multi-task while being attentive to customers and flexible to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage customers, assess needs, and direct them to merchandise and promotions.
• Maintain store appearance and assist with merchandising and layout.
• Cross-sell and upsell based on customer needs and current promotions; stay informed on trends.
• Process transactions using POS, handle cash, refunds, and receipts accurately.
• Maintain inventory and participate in periodic counts; ensure proper ticketing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Dependability

Teamwork

Enthusiastic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Navy Exchange Service Command in Newport, RI is seeking a Sales Associate - Flexible (softlines) to provide outstanding customer service, learn product knowledge, and promote our brand image. You will help customers recognize their needs and communicate our purpose in a professional, educational manner.

Experience is not required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. You will work varied hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store needs.