SALES ASSOCIATE (MINIMART) - (Part-Time w/Benefits)

NEXCOM•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Sales Associate sells general merchandise using professional selling techniques and works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. The role may include supporting all aspects of a Food and Beverage Convenience Bar, such as opening and closing, preparing and displaying products, replenishing goods, and cleaning stations and equipment. The position is part-time with benefits. No experience is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Requirements

No experience required.
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Able to lift up to 25 pounds as required by job duties.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Greet customers, engage them in conversation, assist with merchandise selection, and suggest complementary items.
Offer extended product warranties where applicable and explain their coverage, benefits, and price.
Interact professionally with customers and coworkers, follow NEX dress code uniform standards, and support other sales team members.
Learn merchandise features, setup, use, care, pricing, and warranty coverage, and communicate product information accurately to customers.
Keep assigned areas stocked and merchandise neatly arranged; communicate inventory needs, sales trends, customer preferences, and problems to supervisors or store managers.
Participate in department meetings and exchange ideas for improving customer service, job performance, and sales goals.
Complete sales transactions efficiently, thank customers, and perform accurate cash register transactions, including cash, charge, check, gift certificate, and layaway transactions as required.
Inform customers about upcoming sales and Navy Exchange services, and offer NEXCARD accounts while explaining account benefits.
Learn and apply store policies and procedures, including register system operation, returns, price matching, check cashing, and rain checks.
Handle customer returns and problems tactfully and efficiently, applying store policies consistently with customer satisfaction in mind.
Maintain awareness in assigned areas and provide service to internal and external patrons to help deter theft.
Unpack, stage, and move merchandise; assist with store displays and periodic inventories.
Complete paperwork related to inventory movement, price adjustments, customer returns, and cash register operation accurately.
Participate in applicable commission and gainsharing sales incentive programs when eligible.
Lift up to 25 pounds as required for job duties, including assisting customers with merchandise and stocking sales areas.
For applicable Food and Beverage Convenience Bar assignments, open and close the bar and turn equipment on or off as appropriate.
Preheat and display products in heated display merchandisers and replenish products and condiments on the beverage bar.
Time-date products remaining at closing when placing them in the refrigerator and time-date food and beverage products to maintain quality and food integrity.
Clean small wares and equipment throughout the day and at closing.
Check refrigerator and freezer temperatures at least three times daily.
Attend initial four-hour food safety training and annual refresher training if required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.