CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK (FULL TIME)

NEXCOM • Bethesda, MD

11h

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties in connection with NEX internal and external customer services operations. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Requirements

• 1 year responsible experience in clerical office or retail sales store work of any kind in which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled.
• Study completed in a college university or junior college above the high school level may be substituted on the basis of one-half academic year of study for 6 months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets and provide specialized services to customers.
• Perform transactions quickly efficiently and professionally.
• Provides layaway services. Explain layaway policies and requirements.
• Provides refunds, merchandise exchanges and price adjustments in accordance with NEX policy.
• Takes and places customer special orders as required. Compute cost and takes required deposit. Places orders promptly and follow up regularly with applicable Buyer Vendor. Advises customer of delivery and updates status of order as necessary.
• Monitors status of rain checks issued to customers. Tracks orders and delivery. Advises customers of receipt of merchandise and arranges for pickup delivery. Adjusts selling price and computes necessary accounting documentation.
• Assists customers in opening NEXCARD accounts. Provides applications and basic program information. Assist customers with questions regarding their accounts such as available balances credit limits etc. Accepts NEXCARD payments.
• Becomes knowledgeable in NEX store policies including Richter Merchandising System functions and operation merchandise returns price matching check cashing rain checks etc. Is empowered and responsible for resolving customer problems and complaints consistently tactfully and intelligently ensuring customer satisfaction as the end result. Nonroutine issues are immediately referred to a higher-level associate having authority to resolve the matter.
• Interact with customers and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner which includes adhering to NEX dress codes uniform standards and assisting supporting sales team members to the maximum extent possible.
• Communicate information to customers knowledgeably and legibly. Follows up on commitments and handles all details necessary to successfully complete the sales encounter. Thank customers for their patronage.
• Reviews stock assortments and communicates regularly with supervisor store manager etc. regarding additions deletions customer preferences needs and 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.
• As required, perform cash register transactions. Perform all types of cash register transactions, cash charge check layaway gift certificate etc. in an accurate and procedurally correct manner.
• Shop the competition to become familiar with commercial sector retail store sales events policies best practices etc.
• Advises customers of upcoming sales events and services available throughout the Navy Exchange such as gift wrapping engraving delivery gift certificates etc.
• 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.
• Completes paperwork associated with merchandise inventory movement price adjustments customer returns cash register operation etc. accurately and completely.
• Assists in training new associates in store programs and policies as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a competitive federal salary beginning at the Non-Appropriated Fund NF-01 level + depending on experience
• Federal Healthcare benefits
• Dental, Vision, 401(k) & Pension Plan
• Accrual of paid time off at DAY ONE
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Continuity Programs for Military Spouses
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible after qualifying years of service
• Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed