SALES ASSOCIATE, NORTH ISLAND UNIFORM CENTER - FULL TIME (35+ HOURS)

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual and sick leave

Medical/dental insurance

Pension plan

401K

Job summary

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM) in San Diego is hiring a Sales Associate to serve as the face of our federal retail operation, helping customers save on products and services while supporting quality programs for active duty, retirees, and families. No experience required.

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. You will perform customer service, product knowledge, POS transactions, inventory, and merchandising, with full-time hours and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of products and merchandise.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide premier customer service and engage customers proactively.
• Assist customers and direct them to merchandise and upcoming promotions.
• Maintain store appearance and participate in inventory processes.
• Handle POS transactions, including cash handling and reconciling receipts.
• Complete paperwork and reconciliations as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

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

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.

Mathematical 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

Benefits

• PAID ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE
• MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
• PENSION PLAN
• 401K SAVINGS PLAN - UP TO 3% MATCH
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY /LONG TERM DISABILITY
• LIFE INSURANCE
• PET INSURANCE
• TAX FREE SHOPPING PRIVILEDGES
• FREE BUS PASSES/FREE PARKING
• DISCOUNTED TICKETS AT MWR
• ACCESS TO NAVY LODGE HOTELS WORLDWIDE

No experience required. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Primary Location

United States-California-San Diego

Organization

North Island Uniform

Schedule

Full-Time (35 + hours)

Unposting Date

Sep 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM