Sales Associate Jackson Park Mini Mart Part Time w/Benefits

Join us as our next Sales Associate at the Jackson Park Mini Mart here in Bremerton, WA at the Navy Exchange Service Command.

MUST HAVE MILITARY ACCESS OR BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Why the Navy Exchange Service Command?

While some may serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort – we serve the men and women who wear the flag – America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them, and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do. Here at the Navy Exchange in Bremerton, no two days will look the same.

• We are a driven and enthusiastic team supporting our service members and their families, who push ourselves and those around us to develop personally and professionally, every single day.
• You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and competitive work environment.

This is where YOU fit in: your local Navy Exchange is in need of a personable Sales Associate to answer the call; a team player who is dedicated to supporting our local Naval community, and operational successes on a day to day basis. Your work will make an impact and support how our organization serves the best customer – our Military patrons and their families. No Military Affiliation Necessary!

So, what does a typical day look like? What does it take to succeed?

• Proactively engages, connects and listens to customers by asking questions to determine customers’ needs.
• Directing customers to merchandise; informing them about upcoming events, promotions, mobile offers, STAR card promotions all while providing premier customer service.
• Maintains store appearance.
• 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.

The Qualifiers:

• MUST BE A U.S. Citizen
• Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform job duties.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Previous Retail Experience preferred but not required

ü Medical/Vision & Dental

ü 401(k) & Pension Plan

ü Life Insurance

ü Sick and annual leave accruals

ü Continuity of Employment Programs for Military Spouses

ü Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location

ü Access to on-base amenities, including lodging, bowling, gym, movie theaters, & much more (where available)!

• Includes LifeMart Discount Savings Program

• 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.

• 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

• 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)

• Adherence to assigned work schedule. Accurate and complete follow through on work assignments
• Other Duties as assigned

• Basic knowledge of products/merchandise

• Retail experience, preferred but not required

• 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.

• Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• 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.