SALES ASSOCIATE (MINIMART) - MARINERS PARK - NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO - FLEX (0 - 19.5 HRS)

Navy Exchange; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SICK LEAVE

TAX FREE SHOPPING PRIVILEGES

FREE BUS PASSES / FREE PARKING

DISCOUNTED TICKETS AT MWR

ACCESS TO NAVY LODGE HOTELS WORLDWIDE

Job summary

Navy Exchange is seeking a SALES ASSOCIATE (MINIMART) at MARINERS PARK - NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO on a FLEX schedule (0 - 19.5 hours). The role involves selling general merchandise, delivering professional customer service, and assisting in operating the Food and Beverage Convenience Bar.

Employees may support multiple locations as needed. The position emphasizes accurate transactions, stock maintenance, and participation in sales incentive programs.

Qualifications

• Greet customers and assist with merchandise selection.
• Operate cash register and handle transactions accurately.
• Explain product features, warranties, and store policies.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and attractive displays.
• Adhere to Navy Exchange policies and dress code.

Responsibilities

• Open and close minimart operations and bar areas as assigned.
• Assist in daily inventory and merchandising updates.
• Provide superior customer service and upsell relevant items.
• Support sales team to reach department goals.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Cash handling

Merchandising

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

NEXCARD

Job description

Job Description - SALES ASSOCIATE (MINIMART) - MARINERS PARK - NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO - FLEX (0 - 19.5 HRS) (260003LB)

Job Number:

260003LB

Primary Location

MARINERS PARK - NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

Organization

NBSD Mariners Park MM/Gas Pay Range : $17.75 (DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE)

Job Summary:

Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Assists in all aspects of ensuring full operation of the Food and Beverage Convenience Bar to include but not limited to opening and closing the Convenience Bar preparing displaying replenishing goods and cleaning stations and equipment as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Applicable to Minimarts operating a Food and Beverage Convenience Bar

• Greets and engages customers in conversation for purposes of providing sales related assistance. Assists in the selection of merchandise and suggests additional items to complement the customer s selections. Where applicable offers customers the opportunity to purchase extended product warrantees. Explains coverage benefits and price.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner which includes adhering to NEX dress code uniform standards and assisting supporting sales team members to the maximum extent possible.
• Becomes knowledgeable regarding merchandise selected including proper set-up use care characteristics of various product price points warrantee coverage etc. Communicates product-related information to customers knowledgeably and legibly.
• Ensures assigned areas are fully stocked and merchandise is neatly arranged. Communicates with supervisor store manager etc. 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 store department sales goals etc.
• Completes sales transactions efficiently. Thank customers for their patronage.
• As required performs cash register transactions. Performs all types of cash register transactions cash charge check gift certificates layaway etc. in an accurate and procedurally correct manner.
• Advises customers of upcoming sales events and services available throughout the Navy Exchange such as gift-wrapping engraving delivery gift certificates etc. Offers customers the opportunity to open a NEXCARD account and informs customers of NEXCARD account benefits. - Becomes knowledgeable in NEX store policies including Richter Merchandising System functions and operation merchandise returns price matching check cashing rain checks etc. Handles customer returns and problems tactfully and efficiently. Applies store policies consistently and intelligently ensuring customer satisfaction as the end result.
• Maintains a high level of awareness in assigned areas and offers excellent customer service to all patrons internal and external in order to deter theft.
• Unpacks stages and moves merchandise as assigned. Assists in creating store displays and in performing periodic inventories.
• Completes paperwork associated with merchandise inventory movement price adjustments customer returns cash register operation etc. accurately and completely.
• Eligible for and participates in applicable commission and gainsharing sales incentive programs.

Is required to lift up to 25 lbs. as it relates to job duties including but not limited to assisting customers lifting merchandise assisting with stocking sales area as necessary etc.

Applicable to Minimarts operating a Food and Beverage Convenience Bar

• Incumbents may be required to perform all or any combination of the following
• Open and close the Food and Beverage Convenience Bar.
• Ensure all equipment is turned on during opening of the Minimart and turned off during closing i.e. display merchandiser signs etc.
• Preheats and display products in heated display merchandiser.
• Ensure sufficient goods and products are readily available for customers by replenishing products and condiments i.e. napkins straws cups lids creamer sugar etc. required in the holding bins on the beverage bar.
• Ensure all products remaining at the close of business are time dated when placed in the refrigerator.
• Ensure cleaning of small wares equipment throughout the day and at closing effective time dating of food and beverage products to ensure quality and food integrity.
• Monitors the temperature on refrigerators and freezers a minimum of 3 times daily i.e. early morning mid-day and late afternoon to ensure equipment is maintaining required temperature.
• May be required to attend a 4-hour food safety training session initially and required an annual refresher thereafter.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• SICK LEAVE
• TAX FREE SHOPPING PRIVILEGES
• FREE BUS PASSES / FREE PARKING
• DISCOUNTED TICKETS AT MWR
• ACCESS TO NAVY LODGE HOTELS WORLDWIDE
• This position may work across multiple locations based on business needs. The initial assignment will be in the Mini Mart.

No experience required.

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.