Sales Clerk, PT

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC)

. Welcome customers and assist with merchandise selection .

Posted 10/28/2026part-timeCharleston • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer service skills and product knowledge while effectively managing cash register operations and inventory processes. Capable of maintaining a neat and presentable merchandise display while adhering to safety and loss-prevention standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer ServiceCash Register OperationInventory ManagementRetail MerchandisingProduct Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cash HandlingInventory CountingPrice ChangesMarkdownsStock ReplenishmentProduct Literature ComprehensionBasic Math SkillsLifting Up To 25 PoundsStanding For Long PeriodsLoss-Prevention Policies

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention To DetailTeam CollaborationCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Cash RegisterPoint Of Sale Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

RetailMerchandisingCustomer AssistanceSalesSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Welcome customers and assist with merchandise selection
Maintain product knowledge
Respond quickly and appropriately to customer concerns
Sell merchandise and provide outstanding customer service
Demonstrate and explain technical features of items sold when needed
Take periodic stock counts and participate in inventories
Replenish stock and keep merchandise neat and presentable
Advise the supervisor or department head of customer requests
Operate the cash register and accept cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards
Give change accurately
Balance the till at the end of each shift and submit sales records, money, stamps, checks, and charge slips
Perform price changes, markdowns, markups, and company promotions
Maintain proper displays, signage, and item labels
Follow loss-prevention policies and address shrink proactively
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 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 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 satisfactorily complete a federal background check and applicable pre-employment requirements
Males born after 12/31/1959 and at least 18 years old must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt
Must participate in direct deposit/electronic funds transfer
Resume or application 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
Life insurance
Short-term/long-term disability
Tuition assistance
Paid parental leave