Sales Clerk (2) (Retail Associate) PT 6961

Coast Guard Exchange•Mobile, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Clerk provides customer service to military members and their families at a Coast Guard Exchange retail location in Mobile, Alabama. The role involves helping customers select merchandise, answering concerns, explaining product features, processing sales, maintaining stock and displays, and supporting loss prevention and workplace safety. The position is part-time, scheduled for 20–29 hours per week, and requires weekend work. Store operating hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The hourly salary is $15.00. Required training is paid and conducted on-site.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old due to the nature of the position and its responsibilities.
Ability to stock merchandise, assist patrons, and operate a cash register, demonstrated by the ability to read, comprehend, and explain product literature and perform arithmetic for stocking and inventory; this ability may be evidenced 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 of time.
Must satisfactorily complete a Federal background check and applicable pre-employment requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; non-U.S. nationals applying for a DHS position must have resided in the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years.
Must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for payroll and travel payments.
Males born after December 31, 1959, who are at least 18 years old, must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail merchandising or 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 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.
Process payments by cash, check, credit card, debit card, and gift card; give accurate change using the cash register.
Maintain sales records, balance the till at the end of the shift, submit sales records and funds, and account for monies and items sold.
Perform price changes, including markdowns and markups, and set company promotions; ensure items are properly displayed and labeled with appropriate signage.
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.