What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Assistant position at The Exchange (AAFES)?
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service serves our military service members and their families. While we are located on base, there is no military affiliation required to work with us.
If you are interested, we would love to get you in for an interview. If you have any questions, feel free to give the recruiting team a call at (805) 734-5521 EXT 601. In the meantime, please apply directly on our company’s website at www.applymyexchange.com.
As a Store Associate at the Exchange, you’ll function as a jack-of-all trades for the store. If you are highly adaptable and enjoy a job where no two days are the same, this is the position for you. Your primary duties will involve merchandising the floor, creating price labels, and updating shelf labels. Therefore, organizational skills and tidiness are important- you are an integral part of making sure our store looks clean and appealing to the customer. Your knowledge of the store will also allow you to provide expert customer service and create a welcoming environment.
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 Store Assistant at the Exchange?
- Follow all safety guidelines and operating procedures.
- Deliver extraordinary customer experience by engaging customers and prioritizing customer needs over tasks.
- Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow-up questions to ensure you offer appropriate products that meet the specific need of the customer.
- Able to use computer software to create labels, check pricing, and review plan-o-grams.
- Maintaining a clean and fully stocked area according to Exchange guidelines
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
- Knowledge of merchandising and price changes preferred
Additional Qualifications/Requirements:
- 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
- Cash handling experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Retail experience preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.61 - $27.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Salary : $19 - $28