Retail Sales Clerk II - Murray

United Trading Group; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) in Murray, UT is seeking a Retail Sales Clerk II for an in-office role. The position offers full-time hours with a schedule that excludes Sundays and holidays, and requires strict ID verification and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, processing POS transactions, inventory handling, and supporting store operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule, including Sundays and holidays.
• Background check required.
• Clear communication.
• Customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to help them find products, provide information and make recommendations.
• Strictly verify IDs to ensure sales to 21+ and monitor for intoxication.
• Process transactions accurately at a cash register, handle cash/card payments, and balance the till at shift end.
• Assist in receiving, inspecting, storing, and displaying merchandise; fill wholesale liquor orders as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe store environment and support operations during peak times or in the absence of management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Loss prevention awareness

Product knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Job description

Retail Sales Clerk II - Murray

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Salary – $18.02 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Are you passionate about customer service in a dynamic retail setting? Desire a schedule with Sundays and holidays off?

Elevate your leadership skills with an exciting opportunity at the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services - where enthusiasm meets a 'spirited' work environment!

Join us for a rewarding career experience, as we seek individuals with strong work ethics to thrive in a challenging, fast paced atmosphere.

Engage with the public where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities

As a Retail Sales Clerk, you will contribute to the department's service-focused mission by providing superior customer service to the public. Daily responsibilities include:

• Customer Engagement: Greet and assist customers in finding products, making selections, and sharing product knowledge.
• Compliance & Safety: Strictly verify IDs to ensure all sales are made only to customers 21 and over, screen for intoxication, and maintain situational awareness for loss prevention.
• Point of Sale: Process transactions accurately at a cash register, handle cash and card payments, give correct change, and balance the till at the end of a shift.
• Inventory & Order Fulfillment: Assist in receiving, inspecting, storing, and displaying merchandise. Fill wholesale liquor orders for clubs, restaurants, and hotels as required.
• Store Operations: Maintain the facility in a clean, orderly, and safe condition (including occasional light maintenance like clearing sidewalks). Assist with inventory spot-checks and help support store operations during peak times or in the absence of management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Age: 21 years of age or older.
• Physical: Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Schedule: Able to work a flexible schedule, including various shifts Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
• Background: Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Communication: The ability to speak clearly and understand spoken information effectively.
• Customer Service: Able to provide excellent customer service by assessing customer needs and meeting high quality standards.

Preference(s)

• Preference may be given to current employees of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services.

Key Competencies for Success

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Active Listening & Speaking: Ability to give full attention to customers and team members, ask thoughtful questions, and convey information clearly and professionally.
• Persuasion & Negotiation: Skilled at influencing positive outcomes, guiding conversations, and helping to reconcile differences or objections.
• Interpersonal Awareness: Strong ability to understand customer reactions, maintain situational awareness, and respond with tact and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Problem Solving & Teamwork

• Critical Thinking: Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to daily challenges.
• Problem Sensitivity: A proactive mindset with the ability to quickly recognize when something is wrong—or likely to go wrong—and address it early.
• Service Orientation: A helpful, positive attitude with a strong focus on actively looking for ways to assist customers and support the team.

Driving the Customer Experience

• Product Knowledge & Promotion: Ability to learn our product inventory, conduct casual product demonstrations or recommendations, and utilize basic sales techniques to enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Customer Service Excellence: Dedicated to assessing customer needs, ensuring high standards of service quality, and proactively handling customer feedback to ensure a positive visit.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Extensive standing/walking (approx. 70%/30% of shift). Must lift, pull, push, and carry 50 lbs. frequently. Requires constant balancing, grasping, and finger dexterity. Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and seeing. Requires frequent talking, hearing, and hand/wrist/arm use. Tools: POS, box cutter, hand truck. Walk on either level or uneven surface frequently. Occasional climbing.

DABS stores are closed on Sundays and all state and federal holidays.

About the Role

Location –
5056 S State
Murray, Utah, 84107
United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

At the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS), we provide you with great experiences through our unique setting that crosses between a retail business and a government agency. This hybrid environment offers something rare in the industry:

Guaranteed Time Off: All our stores are closed on Sundays and all state/federal holidays.

Stability & Growth: We are a statewide agency focused on modernizing technology and investing in our workforce.

Total Rewards: Enjoy the security of being a State of Utah employee, which includes a comprehensive benefits package, retirement options, and a culture that values service excellence.

For more information about the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services please visit our website at https:/ abs.utah.gov/.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].