Customer Experience Associate - Military Clothing At Fort Riley - The Exchange : Job Details

Job Description

As a Customer Experience Associate at Military Clothing, you'll be responsible for helping our service members get the uniforms they need. You'll need to have an attention to detail and be a quick learner. With your expert knowledge, customers will be able to shop with confidence- knowing that you will be able to assist with sizing, finding pins, and anything else they will need. You'll remain up to date with any policy changes. Most importantly, you'll keep customers coming back with a positive attitude.

We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off, shift differential/holiday pay, and a traditional pension and 401K plan to qualifying associates. You'll also have access to the base and its facilities, our Mass Transit program, and status as an employee of the DoD.

So what can you expect as an Military Clothing associate at the Exchange?

* Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way

* Acknowledge every waiting customer as soon as they arrive to your lane to let them know you'll be right with them

* Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers in appropriate conversation

* Help customers by following the proper procedure for bagging merchandise and moving large or heavy items

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed. Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!

Job Qualifications

* Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs

* Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions

* Able to lift 20 pounds

Additional Qualifications/Requirements:

* Knowledge of military rank/insignias preferred

* Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed

* Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members

* Cash handling experience preferred

* Excellent communication skills

* Basic computer skills

* Retail experience preferred

Job Qualifications

Completion of high school or the equivalent. Retail experience, demonstrated willingness, and potential for additional responsibility.

If a sufficient number of qualified candidates do not apply, the minimum qualifications may be lowered without reposting.

Major Duties

Provides high level of customer satisfaction through excellent service. Greets each customer upon contact and/or line of sight, assesses their needs, suggests alternative options, and provides resolution. Keeps their needs foremost and creates a welcoming environment, actively engages, and builds trust relationship with the customer in order to deliver a personalized shopping experience.

Provides product knowledge through superior sales skills to serve the customer in one or more sales area, utilizes and adheres to merchandise presentation standards including, but not limited to, arranging space on sales floor, setting up promotional fixtures, displaying promotional merchandise signing, sizing, clearance, and cleanliness of the area assigned.

Provides assistance to customers with completing price changes, special orders, online orders, and rain checks. May provide assistance to customers with military uniform dress requirements, insignia, and new items. Will assist with determining minor alterations and submission of certification, as needed.

Actively communicates/promotes the benefits of the Military Star credit card, Exchange protection plan, and other corporate programs to customers to drive sales growth and increase customer brand loyalty.

Operates a cash register or other sales related equipment to enter new accounts, conduct sales, refunds, or similar transactions. Verifies and accepts multiple tenders for payment and makes change with accuracy and zero variance tolerance.

Assures compliance with fire, safety, sanitation, and security regulations, as well as ensuring the security of fixed assets, cash, and inventory. Practices loss prevention procedures and alerts security and management of potential problems that may involve fraud, waste, and abuse.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Our Focus

We are seeking associates who have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer experience and a passion for serving those who serve, our Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

Who We Are

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as the Exchange, is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the region. The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.