Sales Clerk INT 6957

Coast Guard Exchange•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Clerk provides customer service and sales support at the Coast Guard Exchange in Portland, Oregon. The role helps military members and their families shop by assisting with product selection, explaining merchandise, handling transactions, maintaining stock and displays, and following loss-prevention and safety procedures. This is an intermittent position scheduled for 0–19 hours per week, pays $18.00 per hour, and requires weekend work.

Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend, and explain product literature.
Ability to count, subtract, multiply, and divide for stocking and inventory purposes, as demonstrated by high school coursework, a GED, or a high school diploma.
Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Must meet applicable pre-employment requirements, including a satisfactory federal background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; non-U.S. nationals applying for a DHS position must meet the stated U.S. residency requirement.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail merchandising or cashier experience.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge, and assist with merchandise selection.
Respond promptly and attentively to customer concerns.
Sell merchandise and provide customer service, including demonstrating or explaining technical product features when needed.
Take periodic stock counts and participate in inventories as needed.
Replenish stock and keep merchandise neat and presentable.
Inform the supervisor or department head of customer requests.
Accept cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards; operate the cash register and accurately provide change.
Maintain sales records, balance the till at the end of the shift, submit sales records and payments, and account for monies and items sold.
Make price changes, including markdowns and markups, and set company promotions; ensure prices and promotions are displayed properly with signage and updated labels as needed.
Follow loss-prevention policies and remain alert and proactive regarding shrink and the Alert Line.
Follow established safety standards and emergency preparedness requirements.
Work weekends and perform other related duties as assigned.