SALES ASSOCIATE (Full-Time) Softlines

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM); Newport (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) in Newport, RI seeks a friendly Sales Associate to be the face of our store, helping customers find products and explaining our programs with a professional, educational approach.

This role emphasizes customer service, cash handling, teamwork and product knowledge. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; retail experience is a plus. Availability including mornings, weekends, and holidays is required to support our mission and community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail or customer service experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and math skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• CUSTOMER SERVICE - Proactively engage and connect with customers.
• Ask questions to understand customer needs and guide them to merchandise.
• Direct customers to promotions and events, including STAR card and mobile offers.
• Provide premier customer service and build positive relationships.
• Maintain store appearance and support inventory processes.
• Process transactions using the POS system and handle cash accurately.
• Assist with receipts, forms, and reconciliation as needed.
• Be dependable, flexible, and contribute to teamwork.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

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.

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.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) & Pension Plan options.
• Paid Time Off: Accrual of PTO starts on DAY ONE.
• Education & Growth: Tuition reimbursement program.
• 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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1WLIY3hT8 – Hero's Welcome

Job Summary

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
• Provide premier customer service.
• 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.

Primary Location

United States-Rhode Island-Newport

Organization

Newport

Schedule

Full-Time (35 + hours)

Unposting Date

Nov 3, 2026, 8:59:00 PM