SALES ASSOCIATE, PART-TIME/UNIFORMS

Navy Exchange Service Command; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Immediate benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Military family support

Loan forgiveness

Tax-free shopping

Job summary

Nav y Exchange Service Command is seeking a part-time Sales Associate for Uniforms to provide excellent customer service and drive sales. You will greet customers, help them select merchandise, and handle transactions at the register.

The role emphasizes product knowledge, store policies, and teamwork to meet department sales goals while maintaining a neat and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to upsell and provide product recommendations.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage customers to provide sales assistance.
• Assist customers in selecting merchandise and suggest add-ons.
• Process sales transactions accurately at the register.
• Maintain stocked shelves and neat merchandising; assist with inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Cash handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description - SALES ASSOCIATE, PART-TIME/UNIFORMS (260003M2)

Job Description

SALES ASSOCIATE, PART-TIME/UNIFORMS

Job Number:

260003M2

Organization

Service School Command Pay Range : $15.00+ DOE

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.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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. Thanks 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..

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, IF NOT, MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS

No experience required. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.