SUPERVISORY SALES ASSOCIATE (Consumables) Full-Time

Navy Exchange; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits start DAY ONE

Healthcare, dental & vision

Paid time off

Loan forgiveness - PSLF eligible

Job summary

Navy Exchange in Newport, RI seeks a Supervisory Sales Associate (Consumables) to lead a team and ensure outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will coach associates, manage daily operations, and drive product knowledge, upselling, and accuracy at the point of sale. This full-time role requires strong communication and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Retail or related work experience required (1–2 years); leadership experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive customer service and engage with shoppers.
• Direct customers to merchandise and inform them about events and promotions.
• Operate POS system, handle cash and card transactions accurately.
• Maintain store appearance and assist with inventory and ticketing.
• Supervise and coach sales associates; assign tasks and training.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description - SUPERVISORY SALES ASSOCIATE (Consumables) Full-Time (260003Z1)

Job Description

SUPERVISORY SALES ASSOCIATE (Consumables) Full-Time

Job Number:

260003Z1

Primary Location

United States-Rhode Island-Newport

Organization

Newport Pay Range : 20.00

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.

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.
• 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
• Responsible for the security of cash fixed assets and merchandise inventory.
• Providing direction on assignments including prioritizing projects tasks managing merchandise and inventory. Dependability - Adherence to assigned work schedule. Accurate and complete follow through on work assignments.
• Supervisory Requirements Provides effective leadership demonstrates ability to direct train and motivate associates sets a positive example. Responsible for providing coaching and feedback timely and professionally. Provide direction work assignments training to sales associates provide input to Department Manager on associate performance. May open close locations.
• Other Duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Product Knowledge Moderate level of knowledge of products merchandise Provide training documentation to sales associates on product features Experience 1-2 years of Retail or relevant work experience required 1 year of lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to use a calculator and calculate percentages and ratios. Must be able to make change in American monetary units.
• 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.
• Ability to defuse escalated exchanges and create win win situation.

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.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

1 year responsible experience in clerical office or retail sales store work of any kind in which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 1 year progressively responsible experience in retail sales performing the kind of duties which constitute the principal work of the position to be filled.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE

Study completed in a college university or junior college above the high school level may be substituted on the basis of one-half academic year of study for 6 months of experience. At any level specialized experience may be substituted for required general experience. Candidates must have demonstrated in their work experience or training that they possess or have potential to develop the qualities of successful supervision.