Sales Clerk INT 6971

Coast Guard Exchange•Chesapeake, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Clerk welcomes customers, maintains product knowledge, assists customers in selecting merchandise, and responds promptly to customer concerns. The role sells merchandise and provides customer service, including demonstrating or explaining technical features when needed. It also involves stocking and presenting merchandise, supporting inventory and price changes, and operating a cash register while maintaining accurate sales and cash records. The clerk follows loss-prevention, safety, and emergency-preparedness policies and is required to work weekends. This is an intermittent position with a schedule of 0–19 hours per week, located at the Exchange in Chesapeake, Virginia. The listed pay is $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

Demonstrated potential to stock merchandise, assist patrons, and operate a cash register, including the ability to read, comprehend, and explain product literature.
Ability to count, subtract, multiply, and divide for stocking and inventory purposes, evidenced by high school coursework, a GED, or a high school diploma.
Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds, occasionally lift 25 pounds, and stand for long periods.
Satisfactorily complete a Federal background check and applicable pre-employment requirements.
Non-U.S. nationals authorized to work in the United States who apply for a DHS position must have resided in the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years.
Males born after December 31, 1959, who are at least 18 years old must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt by law.

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 outstanding customer service, including demonstrations or explanations of 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.
Receive cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards; operate the cash register and give accurate change.
Maintain sales records, balance the till at the end of the shift, turn in sales records and funds, and account for monies and items sold.
Perform price changes, including markdowns and markups, and set up company promotions.
Ensure price changes and promotions are properly displayed with signage and updated item labels when necessary.
Follow loss-prevention policies and remain proactive regarding shrink and the Alert Line.
Follow established safety standards and emergency-preparedness requirements.
Work weekends.
Perform other related duties as assigned.