SALES ASSOCIATE -consumables (part-time)

Navy Exchange; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off from Day One

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tax-free shopping

Job summary

The Navy Exchange in Newport, RI is seeking a part-time Sales Associate to greet customers, understand their needs, and guide them to appropriate merchandise. You will learn product features, assist with promotions, and operate the POS system in a fast-paced retail environment.

Experience in retail is preferred but not required. Strong communication, math skills, and an outgoing, helpful attitude are essential to deliver excellent customer service and support day-to-day store operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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 and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and help them recognize their needs.
• Direct customers to merchandise and inform them about promotions and events.
• Handle POS system, process cash, discounts, gift cards and card payments.
• Maintain store appearance and inventory; participate in periodic inventories.
• Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with shoppers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - SALES ASSOCIATE -consumables (part-time) (260003YX)

Job Description

Job Number:

260003YX

Primary Location

United States-Rhode Island-Newport

Organization

Newport Pay Range : 16.00

Why the Navy Exchange Service Command?

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.

As a sales associate 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 store appearance.

SALES - Cross-selling products and knowing layout of the store.

Make suggestions to customer on latest trends and current promotions based on customer s individual needs.

Upselling products.

Learning product features keeping up with the latest trends leveraging company tools and technology to confidently provide the customer with product knowledge specs.

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.

Completing various forms of paperwork reports and reconciliation INVENTORY

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

DEPENDABILITY - Adherence to assigned work schedule. Accurate and complete follow through on work assignments

Other Duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE - Basic knowledge of products merchandise

EXPERIENCE - Retail 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.

MATHETMATICAL SKILLS - Basic math functions such as addition subtraction multiplication and division.

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.