Job Description

As a Shift Assistant at the Waco Express in WACO, TEXAS you will be responsible for the shift operation of an Exchange Express store.

You will oversee the execution of strategies to deliver a tailored customer experience. Utilize your skills to create a positive environment that drives customer experience and Exchange brand loyalty.

We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off, shift differential / holiday pay, and a traditional pension and 401K plan to qualifying associates.

You’ll also have access to the base and its facilities, our Mass Transit program, and status as an employee of the DoD.

So what can you expect as a Shift Assistant at the Exchange?

• Promote a positive team and customer centric culture
• Lead a culture of accountability through clear expectations
• Utilize business knowledge to understand, troubleshoot and follow-up on opportunity areas
• Ensure customers have an extraordinary experience while shopping
• Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are.

We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed.

Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!

Job Qualifications

• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions
• Able to take initiative
• Able to share brand knowledge
• Able to lead teams to meet organizational objectives

Additional Qualifications / Requirements :

• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Previous retail experience preferred

Job Grade

Job Tier

Career Area

Retail Operations

Supervisor

Who We Are

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as the Exchange, is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide.

An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the region.

The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.

Our Focus

We are seeking associates who have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer experience and a passion for serving those who serve, our Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

Job Qualifications

If applicable to position, associate must successfully complete the management motor compliance course number 175S within three months of occupying position.

If a sufficient number of qualified candidates do not apply, the minimum qualifications may be lowered without reposting.

Additional Qualifications / Requirements

Must be 21 or older due to selling of alcohol and tobacco products.

Must be able to work weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays.

This position is located in WACO, TX*

Salary Minimum

$17.25

Salary Maximum

$24.12

Major Duties

Provides high level of customer satisfaction through excellent service. Greets each customer upon contact, assesses their needs, suggests alternative options, and provides solution resolution.

Keeps their needs foremost and creates a welcoming environment, actively engages, and builds trust relationship with the customer in order to deliver a personalized shopping experience.

Provides superior sales skills to serve the customer, utilizes and adheres to merchandise presentation standards including, but not limited to, arranging space on sales floor, setting up promotional fixtures, displaying promotional merchandise signing, price changes, maintaining shelf labels, keeping sales area fully stocked, receiving, and ordering merchandise, checking gas levels, assisting with military uniform dress requirements, and cleanliness of the area.

Operates a cash register or other sales related equipment to enter new accounts, sales related equipment, sales transactions, refunds, prepares change funds, and deposits or other related transactions.

Verifies and accepts multiple tenders for payment and makes change with accuracy and zero variance tolerance.

Maintains program compliance in all aspects of recordkeeping, inventory, storage / display, and sales, including opening and closing of facility.

Actively communicates / promotes the benefits of the Military Star credit card, Exchange protection plan, and other corporate programs to customers to drive sales growth and increase customer brand loyalty.

Assures compliance with fire, safety, sanitation, and security regulations, as well as ensuring the security of fixed assets, cash, and inventory.

Practices loss prevention procedures and alerts security and management of potential problems that may involve fraud, waste, and abuse.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type

Hourly

Number of Positions Remaining

Job Expires

24-Apr-2024

Benefits Benefits

Health & FSA

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Comprehensive medical and dental plans are offered to eligible associates. Elected coverage starts on your first day with no waiting period.

For more information regarding medical plans offered, visit .

The health care flexible spending account (FSA) allows associates to use pretax dollars for eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for themselves and their dependents.

We also offer a dependent care flexible spending account for qualifying day-care expenses.

Health savings accounts (HSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) include an annual employer contribution, which helps reduce your out-of-pocket costs on eligible health care expenses.

Disability & Life Insurance

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We offer a disability plan that provides both short-term and long-term income benefits. The plan pays a weekly or monthly benefit of 66 2 / 3% of your annual pay after a waiting period.

Life insurance is available to associates, their spouse and dependents.

Retirement

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The Exchange wants you to be financially prepared for retirement, whether that’s in a couple of years or many years down the road.

We want you to be able to retire on your terms, and we know that saving for retirement on your own can be a challenge. That is why the Exchange offers a traditional pension plan along with a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

The Exchange has an automatic enrollment process for the traditional pension plan for all newly hired and rehired regular full-time associates.

Regular full-time and part-time associates are automatically enrolled in 401(k) unless they opt-out.

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Last updated : 2024-04-24