Sales Clerk

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC)

. Welcome customers and provide exceptional customer service .

Posted 10/10/2026part-timeCentreville • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $0 - $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills while maintaining product knowledge and assisting with merchandise selection. Proficient in cash handling, inventory management, and adherence to safety and loss-prevention policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer ServiceCash Register OperationInventory ManagementRetail MerchandisingProduct Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cash HandlingInventory CountingPrice ChangesMarkdownsStock ReplenishmentProduct Literature ComprehensionMathematical Skills

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

RetailCustomer ConcernsLoss PreventionSafety StandardsEmergency Preparedness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Welcome customers and provide exceptional customer service
Maintain product knowledge and assist with merchandise selection
Respond quickly to customer concerns
Sell merchandise and demonstrate or explain technical features of items sold
Take periodic stock counts and participate in inventories
Replenish stock and maintain merchandise in a neat, presentable condition
Advise the supervisor or department head of customer requests
Receive cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards
Operate the cash register and provide accurate change
Balance the till at the end of the shift and submit sales records, money, stamps, checks, and charge slips
Perform price changes, markdowns, markups, and company promotions
Ensure proper displays, signage, and item labels
Follow loss-prevention policies and remain alert to shrink
Follow safety standards and emergency preparedness requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Previous retail merchandising or cashier experience preferred
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Non-U.S. nationals must have resided within the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years, where applicable
Must satisfactorily complete a federal background check and applicable pre-employment requirements
Must participate in direct deposit/electronic funds transfer
Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years old must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt
Resume or other written application format must be submitted in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules
401k plan
Company pension plan
Wellness programs
Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
Paid annual and sick leave
Holiday pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible/dependent spending account
Pension plan
401k savings plan
Life insurance
Short-term/long-term disability
Tuition assistance
Paid parental leave
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities