VCS - Retail Sales Associate

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) is recruiting for a front-line retail associate in the United States. The role emphasizes customer service excellence, accurate transactions, and a welcoming shopping experience for Veterans and visitors.

The position requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds as part of daily duties. Experience in the service industry is preferred but not mandatory, with familiarity of retail software and POS systems considered a plus.

Qualifications

• REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Standing, walking and bending are required.
• One year of service-industry experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with retail software and POS systems is a plus.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Mobility & stamina

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Are you looking for a better work-life balance and opportunities to grow? Join an excellent organization that puts Veterans first for a fulfilling career!

Since 1946 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States.

Requirements:

• A current, valid REAL ID is required to work at Veterans Canteen Service.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic math skills for handling transactions.
• Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• One year of experience in the service industry is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with retail software and point-of-sale systems is a plus.