Job title: Sales Associate
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/08/2024 to 04/12/2024
Salary
$15 – $16 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 01
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less – Varies
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Shift work –
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
No
Announcement number
67295
Control number
780809300
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to Public
Duties
What to Expect
- Sales Associates within the Marine Corps Exchange are expected to provide a Dress Blue Experience that will make our customers want to return again. Responsible to ensure customers are taken care of at all service and sales touchpoints throughout the store. May be scheduled at the checkout, specific sales area, specialty category or customer service desk.
- Responsible for meeting all personal and department sales goals. Assists the Sales and Experience Managers in execution of corporate service programs, promotions and other events. Completes all sales and return transactions using the point of sale system. Assists and serves customers with location, selection and purchase of merchandise with an emphasis on courtesy. Responsible for merchandising, display and appearance of assigned area(s) that support door to floor execution, which may include stocking, preparing merchandise in the backroom for floor presentation as well as labeling shelfs and/or using tools to verify on hand accuracy. Ensures items are properly marked. Checks merchandise, rings sales on cash register, receives payments, makes change, bags or wraps merchandise and completes related sales records. Responsible for assigned change fund. Assists in inventories, ensures proper accountability and security of assigned area(s). May monitor fitting rooms. May perform general housekeeping duties such as cleaning or dusting fixtures and merchandise. May sort and replenish merchandise. Understands and articulates all MCX value stories, programs and promotions. Recognizes the core values and mission of the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX).
- Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Understands and operates within all service policies and exercises an ¿I can DO that!¿ mentality when a customer problem occurs. Proactively identifies opportunities to resolve customer problems and concerns before they happen. Takes ownership and follows up with customers to ensure their problems were resolved. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
- Takes advantage of all training opportunities to develop service and sales/selling skills. Develops a general understanding about the brands and products sold within the store. Partners with Specialists and Managers to provide answers to product questions from customers. Relays customer comments and concerns to Sales or Experience Manager. Identifies opportunities to produce add-on sales at the front line through suggestive and consultative selling. Ensures all sale, ad and promotional items are signed and placed according to brand standards. Ensures assigned service area is merchandised to brand standards with proper product placement. Communicates product outs to Sales Manager. Identifies and reduces all risks of loss and/or theft. Actively engages in organizational training opportunities that develop personal and professional skills related to: time management, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, career planning, public speaking and small group leadership.
- May require food handling safety training, handling and certification. May require training and handling of Western Union and other customer services offered. May require light custodial duties, light lifting of merchandise, stocking, setting planograms, price changes, inventory counts and corrections.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- See Duties and Qualifications
EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications
At least 1 year experience working in a customer and sales-focused environment is preferred. Cash handling, basic math and register experience strongly preferred. Ability to read and understand operating standards and procedures for service, service recovery, sales and store brand and work within the position to execute these standards properly. Ability to work in a high performance atmosphere with commitment to service and sales goals. Attention to detail is required.
Additional information
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with “TA” stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT’S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
- Stability of Federal Civilian Service
- People with passion for doing work that matters
- Quality of Work Life Balance
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefit Packages
- Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Expected salary: $15 – 16 per hour
Location: Virginia
Job date: Sat, 16 Mar 2024 05:22:58 GMT
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