SALES ASSOCIATE (MINIMART) Part-time Bayside

NEXCOM • Newport, RI

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About The Position

The Sales Associate sells general merchandise using professional selling techniques and works as part of a team to anticipate and exceed customer expectations. At Minimarts with a Food and Beverage Convenience Bar, the role may also include opening and closing the bar, preparing and displaying products, replenishing goods, and cleaning stations and equipment. The position is part-time in Bayside. No experience is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds as related to job duties, including assisting customers and stocking merchandise.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, engage them in conversation, assist with merchandise selection, and suggest complementary items.
• Explain extended product warranties when applicable, including coverage, benefits, and price.
• Interact professionally with customers and coworkers, follow NEX dress code and uniform standards, and support other sales team members.
• Learn about merchandise, including setup, use, care, characteristics, price points, and warranty coverage, and communicate product information to customers.
• Keep assigned areas stocked and merchandise neatly arranged; communicate inventory trends, customer preferences, needs, and problems to supervisors or managers.
• Participate in department meetings and exchange ideas about customer service, job performance, and sales goals.
• Complete sales transactions efficiently and thank customers for their patronage.
• Perform cash register transactions accurately and according to procedures, 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 NEX store policies and systems, including merchandise returns, price matching, check cashing, and rain checks; resolve customer returns and problems tactfully and efficiently.
• Maintain awareness in assigned areas and provide customer service to help deter theft.
• Unpack, stage, and move merchandise; assist with store displays and periodic inventories.
• Complete paperwork related to merchandise movement, price adjustments, returns, and register operations accurately and completely.
• Participate in applicable commission and gainsharing incentive programs when eligible.
• When assigned to a Minimart Food and Beverage Convenience Bar, open and close the bar and turn equipment on or off as appropriate.
• Preheat and display products in the heated display merchandiser.
• Replenish products and condiments, including napkins, straws, cups, lids, creamer, and sugar.
• Time-date products remaining at closing when placing them in the refrigerator; clean small wares and equipment during the day and at closing, and time-date food and beverage products to maintain quality and integrity.
• 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.

Benefits

• Federal healthcare benefits, dental coverage, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and pension plan options.
• Paid time off accrual beginning on the first day.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Continuity programs for military spouses.
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after qualifying years of service.
• Tax-free shopping at Navy Exchange locations worldwide.
• Benefits begin on the first day.

What This Job Offers

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