Sales Clerk Leader, PT

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC)

. Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge, and assist with merchandise selection .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeSan Pedro • California • United StatesSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer service skills and retail operations management, including inventory control, cash handling, and employee training. Capable of overseeing sales department activities while ensuring compliance with safety and loss-prevention policies.

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Retail ExperienceInventory ControlCash Register OperationEmployee TrainingSales Supervision

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Hard Skills

Inventory ControlCash HandlingSales OperationsPrice ChangesMerchandise SelectionCustomer ServiceCash Register OperationChange Fund ManagementLoss PreventionPromotional Sets

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipCustomer EngagementConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

Retail SalesCustomer ServiceMerchandise ManagementSales InventoryFederal Background CheckSelective Service SystemEmergency PreparednessSafety Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge, and assist with merchandise selection
Respond quickly to customer concerns and provide outstanding customer service
Oversee overall sales department operations
Order, receive, price, and monitor merchandise stock levels
Assist with price changes, markdowns, promotional sets, and signage
Communicate with HQ staff regarding special orders and merchandise issues
Assist store management in training employees on cash register and front-end duties
Provide input on employee evaluations
Operate cash registers and process cash, checks, credit cards, and other payments
Prepare, verify, and issue change funds
Collect and reconcile cash receipts, register tapes, checks, and credit-card receipts
Investigate discrepancies and maintain daily cash overage and shortage records
Control and secure change funds, safe, and cash registers
Serve as key carrier and open or close the store as required
Direct or supervise employees and oversee the store in management's absence
Follow loss-prevention, safety, and emergency-preparedness policies
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior retail experience in inventory control and retail sales
Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Must work weekends
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Non-U.S. nationals applying for DHS positions must have resided within the United States or U.S. territories for at least three of the last five years
Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include security clearances, drug testing, and employment verification
Must submit a resume or other written application format in English
Males born after 12/31/1959 and at least 18 years old must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt
Preferred: Experience operating a cash register and working knowledge of sales inventory
Preferred: Previous retail supervisory experience
Preferred: Current USCG NAF sales clerk with at least 6 months experience as a USCG NAF sales clerk

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Annual and Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Medical/Dental/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