Sales Clerk Leader -Uniforms FT – 6966

Coast Guard Exchange; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual Leave

Holiday Pay

Pension Plan

401k Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Coast Guard Exchange in Seattle, WA offers a Full Time Sales Clerk Leader position in the Uniforms department. The role focuses on excellent customer service, supervising staff, merchandise management, and sales operations in a retail setting.

The position requires lifting up to 25 pounds, standing for long periods, and weekend availability. A comprehensive Coast Guard Community Services Command benefits package is included. This role supports the men and women who protect our nation.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, sales, cash handling, merchandise/inventory operations, or related retail/service activities.
• Ability to direct and train employees, communicate effectively, resolve routine customer concerns, and follow procedures.
• Ability to lift 10 lb, occasionally 25 lb, and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and assist with merchandise selection and product knowledge.
• Operate a cash register and maintain daily cash reporting.
• Direct/supervise other employees and handle store opening/closing as needed.
• Follow Loss Prevention policies and safety standards; weekends required.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Cash handling

Merchandise operations

Inventory operations

Tools

POS system

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time 30-40 hrs Seattle, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6966

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

Announcement: 6928

Opening Date: 30 October 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-2091-02

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full-Time (30-40 hrs/wk)

Position: Sales Clerk Leader Uniforms Salary: $22.06/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Seattle, WA- Exchange

Join the Coast Guard Exchange — Make Every Day Meaningful!

Ready to put your passion to work for the men and women who protect our nation? The Coast Guard Exchange is offering a chance to step into a retail role with purpose as a Sales Clerk Leader.

**HIRING INCENTIVE - $500**

*Subject to terms and conditions

Employees who have met time in service and based on satisfactory performance will receive $250 after 90 days and $250 after 180 days

DUTIES:

Responsible for overall operations of sale department. May order merchandise, receive, price and monitor stock levels. In conjunction with store management may be responsible for price changes, markdowns, promotional sets and signage. May communicate directly with HQ staff in the resolution of any special-order requests for customers or merchandise issues at store level.

Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge and help with the selection of merchandise. React to all concerns of customers quickly with a sense of importance. Provides outstanding customer service in the assistance to patrons in selection of goods or substitute items. May operate a cash register and account for daily cash reporting in accordance with established procedures.

Key carrier, opening and closing the store as required. May direct/supervise other employees and be responsible for overall store in absence of management. Follow all policies regarding Loss Prevention. Be aware and proactive regarding shrink and the Alert Line. Follow all established safety standards and emergency preparedness requirements. Will be required to work weekends.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated .

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Minimum:

1. Experience or demonstrated ability in customer service, sales, cash handling, merchandise/inventory operations, or related retail/service activities.

2. Ability to provide day-to-day work direction and guidance to employees, assist with employee training, communicate effectively, resolve routine customer concerns, and follow established operating procedures.

3. Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds, occasionally lift 25 pounds, and stand for extended periods of time.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

4. Previous retail or cashier experience.

5. Experience operating a point-of-sale system and performing cash-handling, reconciliation, or related financial accountability duties.

6. Experience with merchandise receiving, stocking, inventory control, pricing, merchandising, or loss-prevention activities.

7. Experience providing work direction, training, guidance, or leadership to other employees.

8. Experience serving as a keyholder, opening/closing a business, or assuming operational responsibility in the absence of management.

9. Current USCG NAF Sales Clerk experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of the Sales Clerk (Leader).

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the United States, and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304,Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to thisinformation unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120,expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimateyou can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.