Sales Clerk PT 6433

Coast Guard Exchange; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A military support retail outlet in Petersburg, Virginia, seeks a Sales Clerk to provide outstanding customer service and assist with product selection. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Responsibilities include operating the cash register, managing inventory, and ensuring a pleasant shopping experience for military personnel and their families. Benefits include work-life balance, wellness initiatives, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

401k plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Annual and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend product literature.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds routinely and 25 pounds occasionally.
• Standing for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and assist with merchandise selection.
• Operate cash register and handle transactions.
• Maintain product knowledge and manage inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Cash register operation

Stock management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Sales Clerk serving the brave men and women of the military and their families! In this dynamic role, you'll provide exceptional customer service, assist with product selection, and ensure a smooth shopping experience for customers. Be a vital part of a team that supports those who serve, offering them the convenience and quality they deserve. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and serve those who serve us!

DUTIES

• Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge and help with the selection of merchandise.
• React to all concerns of customers quickly with a sense of importance.
• Sell merchandise and provide outstanding customer service, which may require demonstration and/or explanation of technical features of items sold.
• Take periodic stock counts and may participate in taking inventories. Replenish stock and maintain merchandise in a neat and presentable condition.
• Advise supervisor/department head of customer requests.
• Receive cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards and gift cards in payment for merchandise and give change accurately in the operation of cash register. Maintain records of sales, and balance till at end of shift, turning in sales records, money, stamps, customer checks or charge slips and account for all monies and items sold.
• May perform price changes for various departments, either markdowns or markups, and the setting of company promotions. Primary duty is ensuring that these are properly displayed to the customer via signage and item label updates.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Receive and process incoming freight, maintenance of the building, and drive store vehicle to deliver merchandise to satellite store.

YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: 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. See additional information on how your application is evaluated.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• Potential to stock merchandise, assist patrons and operate a cash register as shown by the ability to read, comprehend and explain product literature; as well as count, subtract, multiply, and divide for stocking and inventory purposes as evidenced by high school coursework, a GED or high school diploma.
• Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds, and stand for long periods of time.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

• Previous retail merchandising or cashier experience.

Why Work for Us?

At the Coast Guard Exchange, we believe in taking care of our team just as much as we take care of our customers. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of personal time. Enjoy a healthy balance between work and life with our flexible schedules.
• Investing in Your Future: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan and company pension plan, designed to help you save for tomorrow, today.
• Company Wellness Initiatives: We support your well-being with wellness programs aimed at keeping you healthy, happy, and at your best.
• Flexible Schedules: We offer flexible schedules to help you manage your commitments and personal needs.
• Professional Growth: Grow your career with us through opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.

Join a team that values your well-being and professional growth—apply today

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
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

• 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. You may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Additional Information on how you will be evaluated: Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service through National Service programs. Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to provide clear, specific, and detailed descriptions of your experience.

You must submit a resume or any other written format in English. It is recommended that the resume clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and (2) Information such as full name, mailing address, country of citizenship, highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title and dates held, a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214, education, and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You should also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be mailed in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.

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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 this information 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 estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.