Customer Service Associate (Must be 21 or older)

Aafes; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Healthcare benefits

Pension and 401K

Base access

Mass Transit program

Job summary

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is seeking a Customer Experience Associate to greet, assist, and process transactions for Exchange shoppers on the base. You will handle refunds and exchanges, answer questions, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for Soldiers, Airmen, and families.

The role emphasizes accuracy, courteous communication, and multitasking in a fast-paced retail setting with access to base facilities and DoD employment status.

Qualifications

• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Able to stay calm when customers are stressed or upset.
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and team members.
• Cash handling experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Required: Access to the military installation ( REAL ID, Passport, Military ID, CAC, Etc.).

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer with eye contact and a smile.
• Acknowledge waiting customers promptly at the lane.
• Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers.
• Assist with returns/exchanges following proper procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication skills

Retail experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Customer Service expert, you are the face of what we stand for. You will help our customer feel the difference in their Exchange shopping experience by providing a frictionless experience while assisting customers with refund/exchanges, questions and complaints. You’ll help customers feel welcomed and become a multitasking superstar – starting conversations, making connections, and efficiently serving each customer will be your expertise.

We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off, shift differential/holiday pay, and a traditional pension and 401K plan to qualifying associates. You’ll also have access to the base and its facilities, our Mass Transit program, and status as an employee of the DoD.

So what can you expect as a Customer Experience Associate – Customer Service Expert at the Exchange?

• Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way
• Acknowledge every waiting customer as soon as they arrive to your lane to let them know you’ll be right with them
• Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers in appropriate conversation
• Help customers by following the proper procedure for returning/exchanging merchandise with grace and ease, assuming best intentions and apologize for inconvenience

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed. Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!

Job Qualifications

• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Able to stay calm when customers are stressed or upset
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
• Cash handling experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Retail experience preferred
• Required: Access to the military installation (Real ID*, Passport, Military ID, CAC, Etc.)

Who We Are

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as “the Exchange,” is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the region. The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.

Job Qualifications

Completion of high school or the equivalent. Retail experience, demonstrated willingness, and potential for additional responsibility.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

Must be 21 or older due to selling of alcohol.

Must be available to work weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays.

Schedule to be discussed during interview process but below is the potential availability being requested for 2-week period:

Week 1:
Saturday 0900-1800
Sunday Off
Monday Off
Tuesday 0900-1800
Wednesday 0900-1800
Thursday 0900-1800
Friday 0900-1800

Week 2:
Saturday 0900-1800
Sunday Off
Monday Off
Tuesday 0900-1800
Wednesday 0900-1800
Thursday 0900-1800
Friday 0900-1800

• Federal agencies will not accept a driver's license or identification card for official purposes from any individual unless such license or card is a REAL ID – compliant driver’s license or identification card issued by a state.