Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Sales Clerk to join our team at the Coast Guard Exchange. As a Sales Clerk, you will provide exceptional customer service, assist with product selection, and ensure a smooth shopping experience for customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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 record of sales, at the end of shift balance till, turn in sales records, money, stamps, customer checks or charge slip, 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 accomplished by proper display and signage as well as changing of item labels if necessary.
* 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.
* Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
* Potential to stock merchandise, assist patrons, and operate a cash register which is 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 Qualifications:
* Previous retail merchandising or cashier experience.
Why Work for 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 know life is unpredictable, so 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.
Benefits:
* 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
Additional 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.