MICRO MARKET ASSOCIATE - CHINA LAKE MAIN STORE - FULL TIME (35+ HOURS) (250001OI)

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM); China Lake (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail operation as a Micro Market Associate where you will manage vending machine operations and offer excellent customer service in China Lake. This full-time position provides a dynamic working environment with a focus on quality goods and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for maintaining product availability, sanitation, and inventory control while working closely with customers and colleagues. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, medical insurance, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Paid annual and sick leave

Medical/dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Pension plan

401k savings plan

Life insurance

Tax-free shopping privileges

Qualifications

• One year of progressive retail sales experience required.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Knowledge in vending and store operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and restock vending machines and micro markets daily.
• Provide excellent customer service and engage with customers.
• Collect and manage cash from vending machines and kiosks.

Skills

Customer service

Sales techniques

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

MICRO MARKET ASSOCIATE - CHINA LAKE MAIN STORE - FULL TIME (35+ HOURS) (250001OI)

Join to apply for the MICRO MARKET ASSOCIATE - CHINA LAKE MAIN STORE - FULL TIME (35+ HOURS) (250001OI) role at NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)

MICRO MARKET ASSOCIATE - CHINA LAKE MAIN STORE - FULL TIME (35+ HOURS) (250001OI)

9 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the MICRO MARKET ASSOCIATE - CHINA LAKE MAIN STORE - FULL TIME (35+ HOURS) (250001OI) role at NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Come work for us as a FEDERAL EMPLOYEE and help support our mission by providing customers with quality goods and services at a savings and to support quality of life programs for active-duty military, retirees, reservists and their families.

Job Summary: Grade: NF02, Salary Code N/A

Performs various duties within the Micro Market and vending machines, including but not limited to functionality and operation of machines, availability of products, money changing machines, payment kiosk and ensuring maintenance upkeep of machines as required. Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques, provides service, which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Operates a motor vehicle throughout the geographical area and on public roads in connection with performance of job duties.

Duties And Responsibilities

Maintains Exchange owned machines and Micro markets daily. Inspects, replenishes products to include but not limited to an assortment of various products such as sandwiches, cakes, pies, popcorn, salads, fruits, pastry, sodas, yogurt, laundry, detergent etc. Ensures dates regarding product shelf-life for perishable items are adhered to e.g. documents the removal of expired food per the expiration dates of all food items, sanitizes areas etc. and ensures that foods are not spoiled, removes aged foods or other merchandise from machines and or micro market.

Greets and engages customers in conversation for purposes of providing sales related assistance and opinion regarding available or sought after. Assists customers in the selection of merchandise and suggests additional items to complement the customer’s selections.

Ensures assigned areas are fully stocked and merchandise is neatly arranged. Communicates with supervisor regarding stock additions, deletions, fast and slow selling merchandise, customer preferences, needs, problems etc. Participates in department meetings and actively seeks to exchange ideas regarding improvements in customer service, job performance, achievement of sales goals etc.

Sets up and maintains prices and all Exchange branded visual programs in micro markets and where applicable machines on items being sold, maintains a current price list for products, merchandise sold in the micro market.

Ensures the micro market is maintained in clean and orderly manner, sweeps, mops floors, cleans counter-tops, wipes down coolers and empties trashcans.

Responsible for assisting with resetting merchandise in the micro market at least annually to ensure all merchandise standards are adhered to such as product adjacencies, branding and placement.

Responsible for laptop, tablet, scanner, handheld and or other electronic devices needed to perform the inventory, receiving and ordering within the micro market.

Assists in relocating and installing new machines at locations, cleans interior and exterior using appropriate cleaning solutions. Makes settings and adjustments on food dispensing, liquid dispensing and coin changer units.

Collects money from vending machines, micro market kiosks or other miscellaneous machines at locations according to established schedule. As required accompanies vending contractors verifying cash taken from vendor owned machines. Ensures all information recorded during machine servicing is collected via computerized handheld devices and manually records counts of products and prepares Vending Machines Cash Collection Slip SS 411 by date, type of machine, name of attendant and cash meter readings for micro market locations not fully automated. Clears coin jams and makes refunds at designated locations as required.

Responsible for inventory control to include micro markets, trucks, routes etc. in both the vending and micro market systems.

Collects turn-in moneybags daily from Cash Handling Clerks, counts and verifies cash receipt, prepares Daily Cash Receipt SS 120, and arranges for deposit in accordance with established procedures. Receives bills from Cash Handling Clerk and purchases coins from Cashiers Cage Navy Exchange.

Interacts with customers and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner, which includes adhering to NEX dress code uniform standards and assisting, supporting other vending team members to the maximum extent possible.

Becomes knowledgeable regarding merchandise selected including proper set-up, use care characteristics of various product price points. Communicates product-related information to customers knowledgeably and legibly.

Operates motor vehicle throughout the geographical area in connection with duties performed. Loads and unloads merchandise by hand or dolly, ensures that merchandise is protected from damage or bad weather. Prepares and maintains Daily Trip Report of all trips made.

Adheres to and or coordinates preventive maintenance schedule i.e. oil change, tune up, brakes etc. with designated NEX personnel accordingly. Ensures to maintain proper level of fuel during the operation of the vehicle and retains all receipt regarding refueling and or maintenance. Ensures interior of the vehicle is clean and free of all debris and returned to designated parking area at end of workday.

Performs other related duties assigned.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Regularly lifts and transports moderately heavy objects weighing up to 40 lbs., occasionally handles heavier items with assistance or with material handling equipment. Regular walking, bending and reaching arerequired.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed both inside and outside. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicle. Drives in all types of bad weather and is subject to cuts or bruises.

Job Requirements

Must possess a valid state driver's license or a valid commercial driver's license CDL.

Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Must be able to pass appropriate background checks needed for the specific area of responsibility e.g. Federal DOD Security Clearance etc.

Pass the GSA defensive driving course.

By choosing to work for the NEXCOM Enterprise, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere:

• PAID ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE
• MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
• PENSION PLAN
• 401k SAVINGS PLAN
• LIFE INSURANCE
• TAX FREE SHOPPING PRIVILEGES
  
  

GENERAL EXPERIENCE - One-year progressive responsible clerical office or retail sales work of any kind in which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to interact with customers.

OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GENERAL EXPERIENCE - Half-year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for each 6 months of general experience requirement.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - One year of progressively responsible experience that provides the applicant with knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of retail to include retail sales services, vending, store operations and warehouse etc.

Physical Requirements

Frequently stands, walks and lifts moderately heavy objects weighing up to 40 lbs.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Must be able to pass appropriate background checks needed for the specific area of responsibility e.g. Federal DOD Security Clearance etc.
• Must Pass the GSA defensive driving course.
  
  

Primary Location

United States-California-China Lake

Organization

China Lake

Schedule

Full-Time (35 + hours)

Unposting Date

Jun 19, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM) by 2x

Get notified about new Store Assistant jobs in China Lake, CA.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.