Sales Clerk PT 6964

Coast Guard Exchange•Charleston, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coast Guard Exchange is hiring a part-time Sales Clerk in Charleston, South Carolina. The role supports retail operations by assisting customers, selling merchandise, maintaining product displays and stock, operating a cash register, and following loss-prevention and safety requirements. The stated store schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the position may also require three hours twice a month on Saturday. The work schedule is 20–29 hours per week, and pay is $15.00 per hour. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to stock merchandise, assist patrons, and operate a cash register. The minimum qualifications may be demonstrated through high school coursework, a GED, or a high school diploma. The role requires routinely lifting 10 pounds, occasionally lifting 25 pounds, and standing for long periods. Previous retail merchandising or cashier experience is preferred. The Coast Guard Exchange describes benefits that may vary by worker category, location, position, and length of service. Listed offerings include paid annual and sick leave, holiday pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible/dependent spending accounts, a pension plan, a 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, tuition assistance, and paid parental leave. The posting also highlights wellness programs, flexible schedules, training and development, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Ability to stock merchandise, assist patrons, and operate a cash register.
Ability to read, comprehend, and explain product literature.
Ability to count, subtract, multiply, and divide for stocking and inventory purposes.
High school coursework, a GED, or a high school diploma as evidence of the required abilities.
Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Satisfactorily complete a Federal background check and applicable pre-employment requirements.
If a non-U.S. national, be authorized to work in the United States and have resided in the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years, as stated for DHS positions.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail merchandising experience.
Previous cashier experience.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge, and help customers select merchandise.
Respond promptly and attentively to customer concerns.
Sell merchandise and provide customer service, including demonstrating or explaining technical features when needed.
Take periodic stock counts and participate in inventories as needed.
Replenish stock and keep merchandise neat and presentable.
Advise the supervisor or department head of customer requests.
Accept 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 company promotions.
Ensure price changes and promotions are properly displayed with appropriate signage and item labels.
Follow loss-prevention policies and remain alert to and proactive about shrink and the Alert Line.
Follow established safety standards and emergency preparedness requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.