Job Summary:

Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Greets, and engages customers in conversation for purposes of providing sales related assistance. Assists in the selection of merchandise, and suggests additional items to complement the customer's selections. Where applicable, offers customers the opportunity to purchase extended product warrantees. Explains coverage, benefits, and price.

Interacts with customers and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner, which includes adhering to NEX dress code/uniform standards, and assisting/supporting sales team members to the maximum extent possible.

Becomes knowledgeable regarding merchandise selected; including proper set-up, use, care, characteristics of various product price points, warrantee coverage, etc. Communicates product-related information to customers knowledgeably and legibly.

Ensures assigned areas are fully stocked, and merchandise is neatly arranged. Communicates with supervisor, store manager, etc. regarding stock additions, deletions, fast and slow selling merchandise, customer preferences, needs, problems, etc. Participates in department meetings and actively seeks to exchange ideas regarding improvements in customer service, job performance, achievement of store/department sales goals, etc.

Completes sales transactions efficiently. Thanks customers for their patronage.

As required, performs cash register transactions. Performs all types of cash register transactions (cash, charge, check, gift certificates, layaway, etc.) in an accurate and procedurally correct manner.

Advises customers of upcoming sales events, and services available throughout the Navy Exchange; such as gift wrapping, engraving, delivery, gift certificates, etc. Offers customers the opportunity to open a NEXCARD account and informs customers of NEXCARD account benefits.

Becomes knowledgeable in NEX store policies including Richter Merchandising System functions and operation, merchandise returns, price matching, check cashing, rain checks, etc. Handles customer returns and problems tactfully and efficiently. Applies store policies consistently and intelligently, ensuring customer satisfaction as the end result.

Maintains a high level of awareness in assigned areas and offers excellent customer service to all patrons (internal and external) in order to deter theft.

Unpacks, stages, and moves merchandise as assigned. Assists in creating store displays and in performing periodic inventories.

Completes paperwork associated with merchandise/inventory movement, price adjustments, customer returns, cash register operation, etc. accurately and completely.

Eligible for and participates in applicable commission and gainsharing sales incentive programs.

Is required to lift up to 25 lbs as it relates to job duties including, but not limited to: assisting customers, lifting merchandise, assisting with stocking sales area as necessary, etc..

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, IF NOT, MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. FOR THREE YEARS

Our teams are working tirelessly to provide a clean and safe environment for our Associates and customers. We continue to enhance and modify our protocols, as appropriate. This includes:

• Plexiglass guards at cash registers.

• Cleaning protocols that include hand sanitizer and supplies to clean throughout the day.

• Social Distancing by maintaining at least six feet between yourself and shoppers.

• Gloves for Associates to wear during their shifts.

No experience required. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

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SALES ASSOCIATE, PART-TIME/UNIFORMS