SALES ASSOCIATE - Part Time w/ Benefits (Multiple Positions) - Military Veterans
at Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
We are currently seeking candidates to fill multiple positions in the following departments:
- Front-End Customer Service
- Consumables, Ladies
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Garden & Outdoor
- Fragrances & Cosmetics
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.
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.
- Maintaining store appearance.
SALES
- 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)
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/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.
MATHETMATICAL 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 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 will include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
Requirements
No experience required. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Pensacola, FL
WELCOME TO Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)!
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is the headquarters for the worldwide NEXCOM Enterprise and is one of 11 commands under the Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
NEXCOM offers exciting opportunities to join a unique provider of goods and services to Navy Sailors and their families around the world. We are a $2+B enterprise, operating over 300 Navy Exchange retail locations and 100 Navy Hospitality locations around the US and in 13 foreign countries, on nearly 100 Naval Bases globally. Our NEX oversees the operation and management of retail stores, food services, hotels, auto shops, and other services.
NEXCOM oversees six primary business programs:
- Navy Exchange (NEX) Retail Stores and Services
- NEXCOM Hospitality Group
- Uniform Program Management Office (UPMO)
- Navy Clothing Textile and Research Facility (NCTRF)
- Ships Stores Program
- Telecommunications Program Office (TPO)
With the exception of the Ships Store Program, the NEXCOM Enterprise conducts its operations as a federal non-appropriated funded instrumentality. As such, the command is self-supporting with 70 percent of its profits given to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs and the remaining 30 percent reinvested in NEX buildings and equipment.
NEXCOM is a military organization and is subject to congressional legislation as well as oversight from the Department of the Navy. NEXCOM’s parent command is the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
The NEXCOM Enterprise boasts over 14,000 civilian associates in a wide variety of jobs worldwide, over 40 percent of whom are military affiliated as either family members or veterans. The bulk of NEXCOM’s workforce is comprised of government non-appropriated civilians, many of whom are also military affiliated as either family members or veterans. This combination of military leadership and civilian business expertise enables NEXCOM to perform its unique mission for the Navy.
Our mission is to provide authorized customers’ quality goods and services at a savings and to support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists, veterans, DoD civilians and families
Remember, you will come for our benefits but you will stay for the mission!