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SALES ASSOCIATE, FLEXIBLE/RTC MINIMART

Navy Exchange Service Command, Great Lakes, IL, United States


Job Summary As a sales associate you will be the face of our company. You get to highlight our brand and image while contributing to building our reputation as a company that values its customers and their opinions. You will be directly responsible for assisting customers and helping them recognize the need for our products and services. Must be capable of learning about what we sell and are able to articulate our purpose in a manner that is educational, insightful, and professional. Have a positive and outgoing nature that enjoys serving others and making a positive impact to the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Proactively engage and make a connection with customers.

Asking questions and listening to customers' needs.

Directing customers to merchandise, informing them about upcoming events, promotions, mobile offers, STAR card.

Cooperate and build positive, inclusive, and respectful relationships; take accountability for your own actions and outcomes.

ORGANIZATION

Maintaining store appearance.

SALES

Cross-selling products and knowing the layout of the store.

Make suggestions to customers on latest trends and current promotions based on customers' 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 and specs.

Using a Point-of-Sales system; processing cash exchanges, discounts, gift cards, credit/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.

DEPENDABILITY

Adherence to assigned work schedule. Accurate and complete follow through on work assignments.

Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE : Basic knowledge of products and merchandise.

EXPERIENCE : Retail experience preferred but not required.

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.

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.

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 50 lbs 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.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS

No experience required. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

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