Why the Navy Exchange Service Command?
While some may serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort – we serve the men and women who wear the flag – America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them, and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do.
- You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and competitive work environment.
The Benefits begin DAY ONE:
We know you work hard, and cultivate the very best solutions for your family – and that’s why the benefits we offer, you won’t find anywhere else:
- We offer a competitive federal salary beginning at the Non-Appropriated Fund NF-01 level + depending on experience
- Did we mention, your Benefits begin on DAY ONE?
- Federal Healthcare benefits
- Dental, Vision, 401(k) & Pension Plan
- Accrual of paid time off at DAY ONE
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Continuity Programs for Military Spouses
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible* after qualifying years of service
- Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location
Because here at the Navy Exchange Service Command, there’s no such thing as tomorrow – there’s only today. GET AFTER IT. Seize the opportunity to grow and be community driven, too. Build a mission driven life. Mission: YOU.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1WLIY3hT8 – Heroes Welcome
Job Description
- Sells merchandise and provides technical and/or specialized knowledge of plant care & seasonal growing schedule, garden supplies and a full range of outdoor living merchandise.
- Provides assistance which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carries out policy of courtesy and service.
- Exercises tact good manners and courtesy when serving and assisting customers and fellow associates.
- Responds to inquiries and provides assistance in a prompt and friendly manner.
- Provides advice and assistance to customers in the care of houseplants perennials & annuals foliage and tropical plants.
- Is familiar with the season schedules and gardening procedures for their local area and has knowledge of the moisture temperature humidity and ventilation requirements needed to encourage healthy plants and growth.
- Provides proper care and watering fertilizing etc. of merchandise.
- Possesses general and/or specialized knowledge of pesticides and herbicides for the control of common houseplant diseases plant insects and weeds.
- Possesses general knowledge of outdoor living merchandise to include pool equipment and chemical spas fountains masonry items lawn care equipment and accessories.
- Advises on new related or special order items in which the customer may be interested or those items not readily seen.
- Uses manufacturers’ catalogs to obtain required information.
- Operates a cash register following established cash control and cash handling procedures to include but not limited to maintenance of change fund, daily cash report, & ensuring end of shift balance.
- Sets merchandise and displays following instructions received.
- Replenishes stock sells merchandise and maintains order and cleanliness of sales and storage areas supplies and necessary equipment.
- Assists in recommending merchandise and advises supervisor of slow moving and damaged items.
- Uses entire visual merchandising program/package to maintain current signage throughout the Garden Shop Center area.
- Assists in taking inventory at required intervals and in taking periodic stock counts.
- Maintains current pricing using appropriate supporting documentation.
- Processes a variety of cash register operations to include but not limited to layaways, DPP, refunds etc. as per local directives or established procedures.
- Work is performed outside or in a greenhouse and is exposed to all types of weather.
- Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. such as bags of fertilizer soil etc.
- Adheres to applicable fire safety and HAZMAT regulations which may include required safety attire.
- Performs duties independently within the framework of prescribed procedures following directions from supervisor of the manufacturers label as appropriate.
- Discusses unusual problems with supervisor and recommends solutions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned